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Avoid These Possibly TOXIC Hand Sanitizers When Shopping Locally
WIVB-TV reports that consumers should not use any of nine brands of possibly toxic hand sanitizer that may contain a substance that’s potentially dangerous when absorbed through the skin or ingested, the Food and Drug Administration warned.
Clarifying Local Youth Sports Guidelines
Last weekend Governor Andrew Cuomo said certain low-risk youth sports could start up on July 6th, as long as a region was at least in Phase Three of the reopening.
There was confusion locally as to whether that applied to practices as well...
Spending Lots Of Time Outdoors...Watch For Ticks
With warm weather here and the start of Summer rapidly approaching there is growing concern about ticks in our area.
Stifling Heat Today, But It's WNY--Wait 24 Hours, It Will Change
HEAT ADVISORY goes into effect for Genesee, Niagara, Northern Erie, Southern Erie, Orleans, and Wyoming counties from 12 PM through 7 PM today
Local Leaders Review Buffalo Storm Damage
Buffalo City officials after an overnight and early morning review, provided an update on storm damage from Tuesday night.
Don't Make These Mistakes With Facemasks
You'd think we'd all be experts at wearing face masks by now. But according to Readers Digest here are some mistakes you might still be making . . .
Erie Co. Will Provide Face Shields For Salons and Barber Shops
Ch 4 (WIVB-TV) broadcast that Erie County will assist local licensed barbershops and hair salons comply with the rules of Phase Two of reopening, county officials announced. The county will provide face shields for stylists’ and barbers’ use. It is a requirement that both face shields and face masks are worn while working on customers’ hair.
Don't Let The Pandemic Keep You From Your Doctor's Visit
Has the pandemic kept you from you regular Doctor's appt or Critical Care follow-up? While you may be worried about visiting your doctor right now, physicians are encouraging people to still show up.
WNY'ers Enjoy The Sun And Some Even Say Masks Are Cool
Tuesday's record-breaking temperatures in Buffalo didn't appear to keep many inside and those put enjoying the mid-summer heat did it while practicing social distancing.
HEAT Prompts Warning from National Weather Service Buffalo
Another day of near-record heat here in Western New York has prompted the Buffalo Office of the National Weather Service to issue a special weather statement
WNY "Phase Two" Businesses Should Start Preparing Now
Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul spoke about the state’s response to the pandemic in Western New York in her briefing carried last evening on WIVB-TV.
Erie County Beaches Will NOT Reopen For Memorial Day Weekend
In his briefings last week Governor Cuomo told us state beaches would be open for Memorial Day weekend, as long as people follow social distancing.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced on WIVB-TV yesterday that will NOT be the case with Erie County beaches...