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Guidelines help everyone recreate responsibly during COVID-19 social distancing

April 2, 2020April 1, 2020 1 min read

NY State Parks encourages New Yorkers to recreate locally, practice social distancing, and use common sense to protect themselves and others during the COVID-19 public health crisis.

Sheriff’s Office blotter includes stolen vehicle, tree blocking road

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 2 min read

Below is a sampling of the noteworthy incidents in Akron and Newstead as called into the Erie County Sheriff’s Office from March 15 to March 21, 2020.

Deadline for non-public school transportation requests extended to April 15

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 1 min read

Due to the closure of schools pursuant to the Executive Order(s) issued by the Governor for the COVID-19 crisis and recognizing such requests need to be incorporated into a school district’s budget, the New York State Education Department has directed all public school districts to accept all parental requests for transportation to charter and non-public schools submitted on or before April 15, 2020. The Department deems such Executive Order(s) be a reasonable excuse for a delay under Ed. Law 3635.

Social Distancing Birthday Parade

April 1, 2020April 15, 2020 0 min read

Many turned out to wish Ray Cheavacci an 84th birthday Wednesday afternoon. A car caravan complete with fire trucks helped the Town of Newstead resident celebrate.

Town of Newstead has first confirmed COVID-19 case

March 29, 2020March 31, 2020 0 min read

The first confirmed COVID-19 case in the Town of Newstead was announced today. There is no other information at this time. https://erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/dd7f1c0c352e4192ab162a1dfadc58e1

Erie County Comptroller shares estimated sales tax revenue loss due to COVID-19

March 27, 2020March 27, 2020 1 min read

Erie County Comptroller Stefan Mychajliw has analyzed sales tax projections for every village, town, city and school district through June for “best and worst-case scenarios,” depending on the percentage of sales tax reduction due to the COVID-19 pandemic March through June 2020. Using figures currently available to his office, including total sale tax received from March to June in 2019, members of Comptroller Mychajliw’s Accounting Division ran this analysis to assist local leaders and superintendents as they monitor and adjust their budgets.

Public Safety team proactively working to keep community safe

March 27, 2020June 27, 2020 3 min read

Town of Newstead and Village of Akron Emergency Services Coordinator Dan Kowalik is leading a public safety team made up of critical local government, school, and first responder representatives as the community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic.

Child care available to medical professionals and first responders

March 26, 2020April 1, 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).

Groups planning events asked to contact Emergency Services Coordinators

March 26, 2020April 2, 2020 1 min read

Akron-Newstead Emergency Services Coordinators are asking all groups, churches, and organizations planning events in the next two to three weeks to contact them at 716-542-4573 Ext 213 as soon as possible. Coordination of planned events such as drive through barbecues, etc. through Emergency Services will help maintain social distancing and protect those having the event and those participating.

Friedman & Ranzenhofer moves to email and phone contact only

March 26, 2020April 2, 2020 1 min read

Friedman & Ranzenhofer, PC announced last week that they are taking all necessary precautions to protect the safety and well-being of their employees.