BROCTON, NY — The Ahira Hall Memorial Library, located in Brocton NY, is pleased to announce the creation of tobacco free outdoor areas on their library property. The library is collaborating with the Tri County Tobacco Free Programs to reduce secondhand smoke, reduce litter, and model healthy behaviors for children. Ahira Hall Memorial ... Read More

Mayville, NY – If it seems like you or the people around you have been more susceptible to influenza in the last two months, you're right. Cases of the illness statewide have reached their highest levels since the season's start in October and Chautauqua County is no exception. Source: ... Read More

First Overhaul in 70 Years to Protect Public Health On December 21, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) joined the House of Representatives in approving H.R. 2751, the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. The bipartisan bill, providing sweeping protections to the nation’s food supply, will now move to the President’s desk for his ... Read More

Program Benefits WNY Clean-Diesel Product Manufacturer December 21, 2010 — Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced approval of H.R. 5809, the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA), bipartisan legislation which reauthorizes a diesel emissions reduction program for five years, encouraging production of clean-diesel technology and ... Read More