Erie County, NY

A shout-out to the Buffalo Sabres for helping spread the word that getting vaccinated for COVID-19 is safe & effectiveand is our path out of this pandemic. Let's all do our part by getting vaccinated! More info at: erie.gov/covid19 #GoSabres! #LetsGoBuffalo!

It's both #NationalLibraryWeek and #NationalCountyGovernmentMontha perfect time to celebrate our great Buffalo & Erie County Public Library system which provides FREE access to books, music, information, technology, programs, and exhibits for all! Learn more: buffalolib.org #NCGM #CountiesMatter ... Cc: Buffalo & Erie County Public Library - Central Library See more

Just released is the Spring 2021 semester of "University Express" courses! These FREE online courses offer classes on history, science, the arts, wellness, and so much more!! Check out this semester's classes and register here: http://ow.ly/JG7I50EkTaD

release: 39% of Erie County residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine https://www2.erie.gov/health/index.php As of April 8, 39% of Erie Cou...nty residents have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, while 25% percent have completed the COVID-19 vaccine series. Through April 8, ECDOH administered 52,087 first doses and 37,310 second doses at county-run PODs (points of distribution). This includes first-doses of COVID-19 vaccine administered at Erie County’s pop-up PODs at the William Emslie Family YMCA, Greater Faith Bible Tabernacle and Prince of Peace Church, all in Buffalo. Erie County has experienced a strong and sustained increase in new COVID-19 cases, and we suspect that more easily transmitted variants of concern are driving much of this surge in cases, said Commissioner of Health Dr. Gale Burstein. Without the protective benefits of COVID-19 vaccine for so many in our community, that number could have been even higher. Masks, social distancing, staying home when ill and getting a diagnostic test if you have symptoms or an exposure are the day-to-day tools we have to turn this tide of new cases.

The County's first HHW collection event is will be held next month. Please see below for information or go to https://www2.erie.gov/recycling/ #Erie200

Happy New Year! After a difficult 2020, all of us at Erie County send sincere wishes for a better 2021. Reminder: all Erie County government offices are closed today (Friday) in observance of New Year's Daybut county parks are open for your enjoyment. #HappyNewYear

It's New Year's Eve, and as we look back on a troubled 2020, we look forward with hope to a better 2021. A reminder: all Erie County government offices, including auto bureaus, will be closed tomorrow (Friday, January 1st) in observance of New Year's Day. #HappyNewYear #Happy2021

LIVE MEDIA UPDATE at 4:15 PM: County Executive Poloncarz has an announcement about upcoming Bills playoff games. Livestreamed on facebook.com/ErieCounty & youtube.com/ErieCountyNY

Winter is finally here! Stay informed of road closures due to #storms (or construction) with the interactive, up-to-date road map by the Erie County Department of Public Works. Go to: erie.gov/dpw and click on "Road Closures," or use this direct link: erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html

Your Erie County Parks are perfect for socially-distant winter sports like snowshoeing. There's a trail for every ability level. Scarbuck Trail at the Bureau of Forestry is a favorite, but it's just the tip of the iceberg! (Pardon the frozen pun!) Check the daily status of winter sports at all county parks: www2.erie.gov/parks/winter-sports #YourErieCountyParks #WinterFun ... Cc: Erie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry See more