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Higher educational institutions in WNY to receive $173 million in American Rescue Plan funding
More than $93 million will be allocated for the University at Buffalo, Buffalo State College
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Universities and higher education institutions across Erie and Niagara counties can expect to receive $172.7 million dollars as part of the American Rescue Plan.
According to a release from Congressman Brian Higgins, at least half of that money will need to be dedicated directly to students for emergency financial aid to help prevent hunger, homelessness, or other hardships.
âThe pandemic has challenged college students and institutions which are traditionally designed to bring people together in living and learning communities, said Higgins. Struggling college students are running up against new financial and educational hurdles. The American Rescue Plan will help to ease the financial burden created by COVID and keep students on track to r
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Currently, 250 clinics nationwide are set to receive a direct allocation of doses of the vaccine. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 8:38 PM EST February 16, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. As many Western New Yorkers continue to report issues with finding appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) announced more doses are headed to the region.
Currently, 250 clinics nationwide are set to receive a direct allocation of doses of the vaccine. Of those clinics, Higgins says two Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in Western New York will be included.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Jericho Road Ministries and the Neighborhood Health Center of WNY will both receive COVID-19 vaccines through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) vaccination program.