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New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D) promoted new legislation she is co-sponsoring in support of military veterans during a visit to the Veterans…
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The Erie County administration announced last week it will finally begin fining nursing homes for not complying with Ruthie’s Law. Now nursing homes are…
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The head of Erie County’s Department of Senior Services says he will fine nursing homes that don’t comply with Ruthie’s Law by the end of the month,…
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WBFO reported in October that most Erie County nursing homes aren’t complying with Ruthie’s Law, yet none have been fined by the county’s Department of…
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The county’s Department of Senior Services released the newest compliance data Tuesday, showing that only 18 of the county’s 35 nursing homes compiled with the law during the most recent reporting period.
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It’s been more than two years since Erie County passed Ruthie’s Law, yet none of the nursing homes that have failed to comply during that time have been…
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Erie County offers a wide range of programs and services for older adults. And today seniors, their family members, caregivers or anyone interested, can…
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From mental health issues to fiscal benefits, it's usually better for seniors to stay in their homes instead of going to nursing facilities. A program…
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This holiday weekend, ceremonies will be held throughout Western New York, from parades to the more solemn remembrances of those who died while in…
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Sales tax revenue in Erie County is on the rise. Comptroller David Shenk says revenue was up more than 4-percent in October, compared to one year ago. And…