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It looks like New York State is not ready to change its guidance on masking yet for grades K-12.On Friday, state Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker…

There was no decision made by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Monday whether the portion of Erie County already in a COVID "yellow zone" may soon move to orange or red…

The Erie County Health Department is changing its COVID-19 diagnostic testing criteria. The Department of Health said it will offer tests to Erie County…

Stock up on the Kleenex. New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker has declared influenza is now prevalent across the state. With that comes…

New York is still grappling with the surge of cases of serious health problems associated with the use of e-cigarettes. Across the state, the most recent…

Advocates for clean drinking water say proposed new limits by the state Health Department for chemicals in the water supply that are linked to cancer and…

Buffalo lawmakers are considering a six-month moratorium on the opening of new vape shops, the stores that sell e-cigarettes and supplies.The shops have…

New York health officials have issued emergency regulations restricting medical exemptions from vaccination for children attending school or child…

Remember: long pants tucked into your socks, long sleeves and DEET repellant and hope scientists can figure out a test and a vaccine for Lyme disease and…

It's not clear when Albany will finally finish its study on the high rate of certain cancers on Buffalo's East Side and into Cheektowaga. However, Erie…