Are you ready to put your mask back time every time that you go in a public setting within Erie County? Do you have your mask on you at all times? We may be going back to being required to wear a mask in public. At least, here in Erie County.
Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz issued a press conference today to issue guidelines for heading back to school this year. Many of them, we've seen before.
The firearms-related violent crime rate in Erie County is more than double the New York State average and is also significantly higher than the rate in New York City.
Thanks to the American Rescue Plan a big investment is on its way to Erie County. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, joined by Congressman Brian Higgins and some members of the Erie County Legislature, outlined a plan to use $89.2 million dollars in American Rescue Plan funds.
The County Government plans to install more than 300 miles of high-speed fiberoptic cable to help increase internet speeds for residents and businesses in Erie County.
On Thursday afternoon, WIVB-TV reported that Erie County leaders announced that a portion of the U.S. CARES Act funding will be used to assist with local childcare.