Dr. Gale Burstein | Audacy

Poloncarz launches 'StreetSmart Erie County' campaign to improve road safety, save lives This public health initiative aims to reduce road-related injuries and fatalities

July 22, 2025
How local closures of Rite Aid stores will affect Western New York "It's going to hurt our ability to ensure that we have a healthy community, because they're a primary provider for a lot of folks for their prescriptions, as well as other goods" - Mark Poloncarz

May 30, 2025
Erie County earns HEARTSafe Community designation This will allow the community to create an even stronger system of care for cardiac arrest

May 29, 2025
Erie County urging residents to be cautious when shoveling snow after two people died Wednesday "Time yourself. Limit your your shoveling to maybe 15 minutes at the most, and then take a break"

December 5, 2024
County lawmakers hold opioid discussion with local programs due to escalating deaths related to opioids "This is a conversation I've been wanting to have" - Lindsay Lorigo

July 18, 2024
Erie County, Buffalo City Court announce specialized 'Lead Court' to address housing violations The innovative approach is intended to address lead-related violations through accountability and education

April 3, 2024
Carfentanil presents new wrinkle in troubling local opioid crisis Carfentanil found in an overdose toxicology screen in Erie County in September

December 1, 2023
Monkeypox vaccine has arrived in Erie County "We know that anybody could get infected with monkeypox if they are exposed."

July 28, 2022
Erie County Department of Health shares warnings to avoid opioid overdose deaths The County has recorded an alarming number of opioid-related overdose deaths with suspected cocaine and fentanyl involvement

May 27, 2022
Erie County mask mandate remains in place, unaffected by NYS court ruling "COVID is not over"

January 26, 2022