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Cuomo: 100% of Non-Essential Workforce Must Stay Home
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a further mandatory workforce reduction on Friday morning across all of New York State with the exception of essential services.
The latest directive states that ALL non-essential employees must work from home from this point forward...
Salons, Barber Shops and Tattoo Parlors to Close Saturday
Starting Saturday night at 8PM, all barber shops, salons, tattoo parlors and other personal care services will be closed to the public.
Per WIVB:
The new executive order issued for New York State says this includes nail technicians, cosmetologists, estheticians, and the provision of electrolysis, laser hair removal services...
Erie County Can No Longer Issue Widespread Coronavirus Tests
In his press conference on Thursday, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz noted that Erie County no longer has the ability to issue widespread coronavirus tests.
He also provided an update on the status of Erie County. As of Thursday Erie County is up to 29 positive tests, with 315 pending tests...
Cuomo: 75% of Workers Must Work Outside of the Office
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a further mandatory workforce reduction on Thursday morning across all of New York State with the exception of essential services. The latest directive states that each business needs to have at least 75% of its workforce working from home (or somewhere other than the business)...
Erie County Running Low On Test Supplies, One New Case Confirmed
In a press conference Wednesday evening, Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz provided an update on the status of Erie County's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In addition to reporting another confirmed case of COVID-19 in North Collins (bringing the total in Erie County to 21), he stated that Erie County is dangerously low on supplies to test for COVID-19...
Cuomo Directs Temporary Closure of Malls
Per WIVB, Governor Cuomo has announced that all indoor portions of malls, amusement parks and bowling alleys have been directed to close at 8PM on Thursday.
The latest in Cuomo's population density reduction policies was also adopted by neighboring states Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Jersey to ensure policies remain consistent...
Canadian Border Will Close To Non-Essential Travel
Per USA Today, the United States-Canada border will soon close to all non-essential travel.
Travelers will no longer be able to cross the border for either recreational or tourism reasons. Essential travel and supply chains will not be affected by the restriction--food, fuel, medicine and more necessities can continue to pass through the border...
Cuomo: 50% of Workforce Must Work Outside the Office
Governor Andrew Cuomo issued a mandatory workforce reduction on Wednesday across all of New York State with the exception of essential services. An executive order will state that each business needs to have at least 50% of its workforce working from home (or somewhere other than the business)...
Erie County Needs Blood Donors Now
While toilet paper and basic necessities are certainly running low, something else running low that most won't think of until they need it is blood. That holds true in Western New York as well.
Per WKBW and Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, Erie County is down to only five days of blood left--and that was on Monday the 16th...
Staff Needed at Multiple WNY Medical Centers
Given the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, WNY medical centers are, like medical centers around the world, seeking to fill jobs right now in a number of fields.
See below for a list of a few of the most urgent needs in WNY, and click the hyperlinks to apply now...
Our Offices Are Closed – Prizes Will Be Mailed
Due to the growing concern over COVID-19 and its effects, and in the best interest of our listeners and staff, WBLK has decided to temporarily close our offices.
If you have won a prize/tickets/etc., we will now be mailing all prize winnings as we all try to do our part to curb the growing public health concern...
White House Advises No Gatherings of 10 Or More
In a press conference today, President Trump made the recommendation that everyone should avoid gatherings of 10 or larger of any kind.
He also laid out further guidelines to help stop the spread of COVID-19, including:
Staying home from school if possible
Avoiding unnecessary travel
Avoid eating at bars and restaurants
At the moment these are suggested best practices, although they are not bein