The Western New York Vaccine Hub held its first meeting at noon Friday, with more than three dozen newly appointed advisers tapped as the WNY Health Equity Task Force. The regional hub was created in mid-December by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who initially named Catholic Health as the lead organization to help coordinate vaccine
When state lawmakers convene virtually for the 2021 legislative session this week, local officials will be watching to see if the Assembly and Senate impose any new restrictions on economic development efforts. Many expect the focus will instead be how to address New York’s projected $20 billion Covid-related fiscal deficit.
TONAWANDA, NY (WKBW) — What could the stimulus relief package look like for you? Federal lawmakers agreed to a $900 billion package for pandemic relief. It calls for more funding for businesses and the unemployed. This much needed relief is expected to come soon as nearly 12-million Americans stand to
BUFFALO, N.Y. — New York will see more than $54 billion from the latest COVID-19 spending package between money earmarked for businesses, families, governments and more. “There’s more to be done,” Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-NY, said. “This is not a stimulus. It’s an emergency survival bill so today
From March to May, the New York saw a 28% decrease in taxable sales, compared to the stretch in 2019. From June to August, restrictions started to ease, and more money started flowing. During that time, the state saw 9% less taxable sales in a year over year comparison. Some
Workforce development has been a critical issue in Western New York for many years, and there is nothing new about efforts to connect would-be workers to the needs of employers. But there is also no questioning that a new workforce paradigm has taken hold among major players in Western New
There has not been a harder holiday in recent memory. Under the relentless punishment of the Covid-19 pandemic, need is great. It’s why those who can should give to the News Neediest Fund. This is 39th year the drive has filled in the gaps for thousands of families and, so
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — In a time where so many business owners are closing their doors, one in Buffalo is just getting started. Jack Reid, owner of the new Allentown Café, is doing whatever he can to make sure his new spot stays afloat and it’s working. “The Erie County grant
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — The economic uncertainty created by COVID-19 is the number one concern for businesses, small and large in the Buffalo-Niagara region. This according to a survey of its members by the Buffalo Niagara Partnership. “When are businesses going to be at full speed? When are we going
A year ago, Buffalo Niagara Partnership members said finding and recruiting talent was their No. 1 concern. That issue was an afterthought in this year’s annual Partnership survey of members. The long-term economic impact of the Covid-19 pandemic led their list of concerns. “Understandably, Covid-19 has flipped employers’ historical concerns
