In 2024, Medicaid providers in Buffalo billed at least $83,300 for services tracked under HCPCS codes specifically tied to COVID-19 care, with 65.5% of those virus-related claims made during the peak pandemic years of 2020 and 2021.
In 2024, Medicaid providers in Springville charged at least $8,024 for services linked to COVID-19-specific HCPCS codes. Of all virus-related billings, 61.3% occurred during the pandemic peak years of 2020 and 2021.
Customs officers in Buffalo have seized almost 350,000 hearing aid batteries worth about $100,000 after finding they did not comply with child safety standards. Officials say this action prevents hazardous products from reaching U.S. consumers.
Erie County Local Government Meeting today.
Mayor Sean Ryan has appointed Erika Shields as Commissioner of the Buffalo Police Department following a national search. Shields brings experience from previous leadership roles in Louisville and Atlanta police departments. Her appointment awaits confirmation by the Buffalo Common Council.
Scheduled event in Erie County for this week include the following.
Assemblymember Dave DiPietro commemorated Vietnam War veterans and participated in recent community events through posts dated March 29 and April 1, 2026.
The following event is scheduled to take place in Erie County this month.
A Missouri man was arrested at Buffalo’s Peace Bridge after being found in illegal possession of two firearms as a convicted felon. The incident followed his accidental entry into Canada due to GPS directions before being returned by Canadian authorities.
U.S. Border Patrol arrested four people who crossed into New York from Canada via rubber raft on Mar. 15. A Mexican man faces human smuggling charges while another suspect is wanted for felony assault in Rhode Island. Authorities emphasize risks posed to children during such crossings.