4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (112+ words) beenews.com Erie County residents are being reminded to remain vigilant against ticks and mosquitoes as warm, wet weather continues into the fall. The Erie County Department of Health is urging residents to take precautions when spending time outdoors, noting…...

5+ day, 22+ hour ago   (385+ words) Bailee poses with her new adaptive tricycle, donated by Wheels for Workers 716 through a partnership with WNY Trendy Trikes. The specialized trike will give Bailee greater mobility, independence, and the opportunity to enjoy riding alongside her peers. Wheels For Workers…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (382+ words) (Feature Impact) Young people face a growing number of pressures, including academic expectations, social responsibilities, complex family situations and uncertainty about their own futures. Mental health support is important for all – but in many rural areas, those pressures are even…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (445+ words) Pets may not be able to speak for themselves, but the New York State Quitline is encouraging New Yorkers to make their health a reason to quit smoking and vaping. The campaign highlights the potential health risks that commercial tobacco…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (199+ words) (NAPSI)—When a local water system breaks down or a rural school’s equipment upgrade stalls, the problem feels strictly local. But behind the scenes, those community improvements often depend on a complex web of federal grants, technical oversight, and agency…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (671+ words) A five-week summer program developed by University at Buffalo researchers helped improve social skills and behavior among autistic children ages 4 to 6, according to a new study by the Amherst-based university. The program, called summerMAX, was developed by UB’s Institute for…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (757+ words) The Clarence Senior Center community came together to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day. From left: Betty Chapman, Kathy Fletcher and Walter Kohlhepp. For members of the Clarence Senior Center, there is always a reason to stop by. For many, the…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (284+ words) Narcan (naloxone) is a medication that can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. New York has seen a roughly 45% decline in drug overdose deaths since 2022, according to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and…...

2+ week, 4+ hour ago   (478+ words) Professional organizations representing social workers and educators are providing limited guidance on the use of artificial intelligence, leaving practitioners and students to navigate ethical questions largely on their own, according to a new University at Buffalo study. Researchers from UB’s…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (243+ words) Considerable clouds this morning. Some decrease in clouds later in the day. High 79F. SW winds at less than 5 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph.. The Summit Center's Behavioral Health Clinic is located at 75 Pineview Drive in Amherst. The Summit Center has…...