Highland Hospital rated among top hospitals for safety
STAFF REPORTS ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Highland Hospital ranks in the top percentile of New York hospitals based on safety measures, according to a study published by the national nonprofit The…
Experts offer Halloween safety tips
With kids getting ready to hit the streets tonight in search of sugary treats from friends, neighbors and random strangers who just happen to live down the street from you,…
Drug disposal pouches available at Ranzenhofer’s office
WILLIAMSVILLE — A limited number of Deterra Drug Deactivation Systems are now available at the District Office of State Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer. The drug disposal pouches offer an effective,…
Coast Guard urges extra caution to holiday boaters
BUFFALO — With more than 150 emergency cases in Lake Erie, Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence Seaway in August, Coast Guard Sector Buffalo is urging those who plan to…
State partners with WNY hospitals to study sleep safety for babies
The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is partnering with four Western New York hospitals on a study aimed at preventing sleep-related infant deaths. In 2014,…
AAA urges caution when heading to college
In the past four years, more than 200,000 crashes involved debris on U.S. roadways, according to a new study released by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety. Road debris has…
Security changes coming to Canalside
BUFFALO — Several security changes are being implemented at Canalside following reports of shots fired during the July 4 fireworks there and other security concerns. Major changes include a BPD…
DMV, AAA warn against playing Pokemon Go while driving
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is urging New Yorkers to put their phones down instead of playing the popular Pokemon GO game while behind the wheel or…
Commercial truck inspection takes 32 off the road for safety
BUFFALO — A multi-agency commercial truck inspection last week at ECC South Campus resulted in 40 summonses issued and 32 trucks taken off the road until the trucks were repaired…