We pride ourselves on being thought leaders and a go-to source for information on issues affecting the region. Some items you’ll find here include:
Check back often or subscribe to our Newsletters for updates.
On Tuesday night, the Biden administration issued a new eviction moratorium – a complete reversal from the President’s assertion this weekend that he lacked the authority to do so. The new moratorium is in effect through October 3, going beyond New York State’s August 31 deadline. It extends the terms
With no action taken by Congress or the CDC, the federal eviction moratorium expired July 31. The expiration will not impact New York until September. Earlier this year, the State Legislature passed S.6362/A.7175, a bill to extend the state’s eviction moratorium through August 31. Throughout the pandemic, the U.S. Centers
On Sunday, senators released the text of their bipartisan infrastructure bill. With the 2,700-page text released, all 50 Democratic senators and 18 Republican senators voted to take up debate on the bill, indicating strong bipartisan support for the measure. In total, this bill spends $1.2 trillion, including $550 billion in
Today, Governor Andrew Cuomo made recommendations on efforts to increase vaccination rates, noting rising case numbers and concerns about the Delta variant. Since the Governor’s pandemic emergency powers have expired, the Governor urged local governments and private employers to take matters into their own hands. Governor Cuomo encouraged private
Skip to the video here. At a special briefing for BNP members this morning, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz provided updates on the county’s COVID-19 status and indicated mask mandates could eventually return. COVID-19 case numbers have increased in recent weeks, although hospital and ICU admissions have not increased at the
The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is pleased to present the 2021 BN360 Spotlight Professionals. Each year, BN360 highlights up-and-coming young professionals who strive for professional growth and development, care for their community, and are passionate about the future of the Buffalo Niagara region. Emily Oaks Director of Health Education and Outreach