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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that more than $68 million has been awarded to support 74 projects across New York State through the Regional Economic Development Council initiative. Round XII included core capital grant and tax-credit funding from Empire State Development, which was made available on a continuous and competitive basis to support the immediate needs of...

County Executive Mark Poloncarz joined local leaders for a tour of the future home of a relocated and expanded Child Advocacy Center. Adjacent to the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus, the new location at 899 Main Street will be an innovative and comprehensive facility where a multidisciplinary team of professionals will be under one roof, providing support and services to the nearly...

Schumer: After more than 500 opioid-related deaths since 2021 in Erie County alone, Schumer seeks $3.2 billion increase in fed funds to strengthen critical prevention, treatment and recovery efforts, boost law enforcement to stop drug traffickers and save lives. Read full press release here

BestSelf Behavioral Health, in partnership with Congressman Brian Higgins and numerous program partners, today announced that they have surpassed early goals for its innovative 24-7 Virtual Medicated Assisted Treatment Centers for individuals with opioid use disorder. In just three months, the program has serviced more than 50 individuals with substance use disorders. Those seeking treatment...

Few seeking help after Tops shooting by Angelea Preston Samuel Herbert, 73, was watching the news this month when he saw that there would be a healing session at the Frank E. Merriweather Library on Jefferson Avenue for anyone who wanted to discuss how they were dealing with the trauma and aftermath of the May 14 mass shooting at Tops Markets on Jefferson Avenue. Read full article here.

Tops Gives Back to Local Non-Profits as Part of Cheektowaga, NY Grand Re-Opening Williamsville, N.Y. – As Tops continues to celebrate its Grand Re-Opening celebration of its Cheektowaga, NY store located at 3865 Union Rd., it would be remiss if it didn’t thank its partners in the community for their support over the years. We are grateful for their support not only of Tops, but the community...