Angelea Preston

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Buffalo residents can start to sign up for BuffAlerts for winter weather alerts

Nov 15, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

Starting this week, the city of Buffalo will be issuing several winter weather reminders through its BuffAlert system. The notification system provides weather and closure-related information to cellphones. To receive winter weather alerts, city residents can sign up by texting their zip code to 38276. The service delivers information in 66 languages including Spanish, Arabic, Karen, Swahili, and French. To access the language options, you can visit the city of Buffalo's website.
Small Business grant applications are now open

Oct 23, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

The Buffalo Small Business Assistance Grant Program is now accepting applications. Business owners must reside in the city of Buffalo to be eligible for the program. Other requirements include business owners must have 50 or fewer full-time employees, applicants must be the principal owner of a small business located in Buffalo, and applicants must live in one of the nine council districts.
A new website feature allows Erie County residents to directly report scams

Oct 13, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

A new feature on the Erie County District Attorney's Office websitewill allow residents to report information about scams or suspected fraud. District Attorney John Flynn said the new feature also allows residents who have been a victim of fraud to submit information directly to prosecutors through the site. This comes as the Erie County Sheriff's Office issued a public warning about scam calls where the caller is impersonating a member of the Sheriff's office.
Downtown Buffalo bus routes are to be temporarily closed due to maintenance

Oct 6, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

The Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority is advising the public that some bus stops in downtown Buffalo will be temporarily closed due to maintenance work. Crews will begin replacing catenary wiring on the metro rail on Church and Main Street this coming Tuesday, Oct. 11, which will affect bus routes with stops at North Division and Main Street. Riders on bus routes 61, 64, and 66 can board at the number 20 stop on North Division between Washington and Ellicott Street.
Free smoke detectors are available for Chautauqua County residents

Oct 5, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

The Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team is offering free smoke detectors to Chautauqua County residents. Residents who would like to receive a smoke detector can visit the Sheriff's Office at 15 E. Chautauqua St. in Mayville, NY. There is a limit of two smoke detectors per household and are available until supplies last. Residents can also call 716-753-4254 or email [email protected] if they are unable to visit the office in person.
The DOH is bringing awareness to fungus during Fungal Disease Awareness Week

Sep 20, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

Are you thinking about fungus? The New York State Department of Health (DOH) says you should be. This week is Fungal Disease Awareness Week and the DOH says fungal infections that are undiagnosed and untreated can be potentially life-threatening. Earlier this year, a newly discovered ringworm fungus was identified in New York City that did not respond to standard treatment. The newly discovered ringworm was not previously known to be in the United States.
A new grant program aims to help small businesses in South Buffalo

Sep 20, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

Applications are now being accepted for a new grant program aimed at providing financial relief for small business owners in South Buffalo. The SoBuf Biz Grant program, spearheaded by Buffalo Common Council member Christopher Scanlon, will provide grants of up to $5,000 to eligible businesses with priority given to neighborhood-serving small businesses within the city of Buffalo's South Common Council District that have faced economic hardship due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Chautauqua County Board of Elections is looking for poll workers ahead of the fall general election

Sep 14, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

The Chautauqua County Board of Elections is looking for poll workers ahead of the fall general election. The board says its first training is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the SUNY JCC North Training Center in Dunkirk with additional training dates to follow. Anyone registered as a Democrat or Republican can sign up. A second training is available at Carnahan Theatre on the SUNY JCC Main Campus at 525 Falconer St. in Jamestown on Wednesday, Sept.
The WNY Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association set to hold a Dementia Community Forum for veterans

Sep 6, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

The Western New York Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association will have a Dementia Community Forum for local veterans on Thursday, Sept., 7 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Buffalo VA Medical Center at 3495 Bailey Ave. The forum is intended to assist veterans who may be experiencing memory loss or have been diagnosed with dementia.
Buffalo lights up yellow to recognize Suicide Prevention Month

Sep 5, 2023 | wbfo.org | Angelea Preston

City Hall and other local landmarks will be illuminated in yellow tonight in recognition of Suicide Prevention Month. Organizers say it's part of a series of events to provide a message to encourage those impacted by suicide to reach out for help. Help is available 24 hours a day at the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 9-8-8. Government officials and members of the Suicide Prevention Coalition of Erie County and Crisis Services were at the Rath Building today to raise the Flag of Hope.