Starting this Wednesday, May 19, 2021, fully vaccinated New Yorkers no longer need to wear a mask or face covering outdoors and in most indoor settings. NYS Governor Andrew Cuomo made the announcement today which aligns New York’s policy with that of the CDC following the release last week of
(Niagara Gazette) — With a backdrop of one green-light lane and four red at the Rainbow Bridge, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer on Wednesday called for the reopening of the United States/Canada border as soon as possible. Buffalo Niagara Partnership President and CEO Dottie Gallagher was there to throw her organization’s full
NIAGARA FALLS (The Buffalo News) — Before the pandemic changed everything and made travel to and from Canada almost impossible, 40% of the people at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport were Canadians who had come to Buffalo to catch a flight. Meanwhile, Western New Yorkers routinely drove to Pearson Airport
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. (WIVB) — One of the most powerful voices in Washington DC came to the Rainbow Bridge in Niagara Falls on Wednesday to turn up the heat on efforts to loosen Covid restrictions that have halted non-essential travel across the United States-Canada border. “I stand here today because
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced today New York will be lifting capacity restrictions later this month. The restrictions have been in place – to some degree – since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic over a year ago. Beginning May 19, capacity restrictions will be lifted in offices, restaurants, salons, retail stores,
Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines | Special 3-Part Webisode Series #3 – Communicating with Employees & Customers COVID-19 continues to create significant health and economic challenges, but hope is on the horizon as vaccinations are being administered. As we enter this next phase in the COVID-19 recovery and eradication,
Preparing Your Business for COVID-19 Vaccines | Special 3-Part Webisode Series #2 – How To – Creating a Vaccine Policy & Plan COVID-19 continues to create significant health and economic challenges, but hope is on the horizon as vaccinations are being administered. As we enter this next phase in the
BUFFALO, N.Y. (Spectrum News) — The Buffalo Niagara Partnership will host the second of a three-part webisode series Friday, helping employers to create a COVID-19 vaccine policy that works for them. “It’s really about what should an employer’s vaccine policy be, what are their rights and obligations under the law, and
ERIE COUNTY, N.Y. (WGRZ) — It’s becoming a challenge and dilemma for local health departments to increase the chances that people will get the COVID vaccine even as the demand for vaccine clinic appointments is starting to level off. On Wednesday we found out it’s in the works to put
Vaccinating Your Workforce: What You Need To Know The Buffalo Niagara Partnership is working hard to ensure employers have the information they need surrounding COVID-19 vaccines and how they can play a vital role in deploying the vaccine throughout our community. Want to host an on-site vaccination clinic for your