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Erie County Sheriff issues park and trail warning

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020 1 min read

Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard has issued a warning about area parks and recreational areas. “Although people are encouraged to enjoy the wonders of Western New York, they should use common sense, be prepared, and be cautious,” said Sheriff Howard. “Many individuals are visiting these areas to exercise, breathe fresh air, and momentarily forget about the current pandemic. But with the arrival of spring, warmer temperatures and rain, trails can become slippery and unstable; soft ground can collapse and create slides.”

Akron/Newstead group organizing mask making effort

March 25, 2020March 28, 2020 2 min read

A group of Akron quilters have taken their love of sewing and turned it into an effort to help provide masks to nursing homes, doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other places that need them during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are hoping more will join them, as they have more requests than resources to fill them. The sewers have already delivered some to Brothers of Mercy and to the office of Dr. Richard Charles. They are working on some for the Akron-Newstead food pantry which is still holding their regular distribution despite reduced staff. Mary Charles (542-2081), Sandy Kreher (542-4266), and Maxine

SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to New York Small Businesses

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 3 min read

The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to New York small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza announced this week. SBA acted under its own authority, as provided by the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act that was recently signed by the President, to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on March 17, 2020. The disaster declaration makes SBA assistance available in the entire state of New York; and the contiguous counties of Fairfield and Litchfield

Village and Town Halls staffed during COVID-19 crisis

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 0 min read

The Akron Village Hall and Newstead Town are closed to the public and have implemented staffing reductions at Village and Town offices due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Akron Village Hall, Main Street is closed to the public. Staff is working on a reduced, alternating basis, with residents asked to make transactions by phone, mail, online banking, or drop box. The office is staffed daily from 8:00 -3:00. Contact with Village of Akron Code Enforcement Officer Mike Borth (CEO) is by appointment only. 716-542-9636. The Newstead Town Hall, Clarence Center, Rd. is open by appointment only until further notice. Reduced

Some NYS DMV services accessible online

March 25, 2020March 25, 2020 3 min read

Expiration Dates Extended for Driver Licenses, Non-Driver IDs and Registrations All State- and County-Run Offices Closed and Road Tests Suspended Until Further Notice Motorists May Still Renew Driver Licenses, Non-Driver IDs and Registrations by Mail and Online More than 60 Transactions Available Online In compliance with Governor Cuomo’s Executive Order 202.8 to slow the spread of COVID-19, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles closed all DMV offices and auto bureaus statewide until further notice. This includes both state- and county-run field offices. While offices are closed, expiration dates for driver licenses, non-driver IDs, and registrations will be extended.

Child care available to local medical professionals and first responders

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 0 min read

The Akron Central School District is partnering with Rattles to Reading Child Care, Inc., located at 6263 Scotland Rd, Akron, New York, to provide access to childcare for medical workers and first responders while schools are closed due to COVID-19 (coronavirus).

Opportunity to Help

March 24, 2020April 9, 2020 0 min read

Virtual door open at Newstead Public Library even though physical doors closed

March 24, 2020March 24, 2020 3 min read

Newstead Public Library’s virtual door is always open, even when the physical doors aren’t, Librarian Kristine Sutton reminds. Sutton who wants to say, “Hello to all our Akron/Newstead community friends!” Invites all to visit the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, www.buffalolib.org, to access your virtual world!

COVID-19 Resources

March 24, 2020March 25, 2020 0 min read

ECMC seeks community support in protecting its caregivers

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 1 min read

With increasing supply challenges for acquiring healthcare Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), ECMC is seeking community support as they look at every opportunity to protect their caregivers.