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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!

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.

Newstead Historical Society postpones program

March 21, 2020March 21, 2020 0 min read

The Board of Trustees of the Newstead Historical Society has decided to postpone Mark Saglian’s program on the Richardson Complex that was scheduled for this evening. Due to the heightened concern of the coronavirus, the Board feels it prudent to take precautionary measures with our membership.

Delivery schedule of meals available for ACS students during COVID-19 school closure changed

March 20, 2020April 15, 2020 1 min read

The Nutrition Services Department at Akron Central Schools has implemented a meal program for students during the COVID-19 school closure. However, the original number of days that meals are available has been reduced.

Akron Fire Company holds 97th Annual Installation

March 19, 2020April 2, 2020 3 min read

Akron Fire Company held their 97th Installation of officers on Saturday, March 14.