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Read More Kyle S. Mackie/WBFO News File Photo Buffalo parent leaders weigh in on final school closure: ‘I get it. It’s okay. It’s rough.’ Pat Bradley / WAMC News Judge restores NY Democratic presidential primary Photo courtesy of Cheyenne Ketter-Franklin / The Buffalo History Museum Museum seeks to document pandemic as history in the making The coronavirus pandemic is a historic event, so it's only natural The Buffalo History Museum has started an initiative to document and archive the shared experiences of those living through it. Read More Latest WBFO Coronavirus Coverage Business survey results a 'stark indicator' of hard times Buffalo parent leaders weigh in on final school closure: ‘I get it. It’s okay. It’s rough.’ Feds seize counterfeit COVID-19 tests Rochester becomes 1 of 4 COVID-19 vaccine test sites in U.S. 'Today is the worst day yet in Niagara County' WNY has at least 150 nursing home deaths across 24 facilities, but death toll may be even higher COVID-19 death toll at nursing homes grows as NY counts those presumed to have succumbed to disease Rite Aid adds two local coronavirus testing sites Coronavirus What You Need To Know Learn More NY's presidential primary voters to receive absentee ballot form By Omar Fetouh • 4 minutes ago File photo New York’s Democratic presidential primary is back on now that a judge has thrown out a decision by the state Board of Elections to cancel the election. The board had acted after Bernie Sanders dropped out, leaving Joe Biden as the only candidate on the ballot. Listen Listening... / 3:16 WBFO Albany correspondent Karen DeWitt reports Layoffs imminent for Niagara County employees By Ryan Zunner • 1 hour ago Temporary layoffs will soon be coming to the Niagara County workforce. County Chairwoman Becky Wydysh said they came to a mutual decision with the county workers union, CSEA, in order to cut costs on a county budget strained by the COVID19 pandemic. Solitary confinement opponents call on state legislature to pass bill By Thomas O'Neil-White • 3 hours ago Thomas O'Neil-White Simultaneous rallies were held across New York on Wednesday, as advocates for solitary confinement alternatives demanded the state legislature reconvene to pass the HALT Solitary Confinement Act. Listen Listening... / 1:22 WBFO's Thomas O'Neil-White reports Business survey results a 'stark indicator' of hard times By Chris Caya & Jay Moran • 5 hours ago Most local businesses say they are taking a financial hit due to the pandemic. A new survey of more than 1,800 companies across Western New York finds 93% of respondents are experiencing a decline in revenue. Listen Listening... / 4:06 Buffalo Niagara Partnership President and CEO Dottie Gallagher discusses the findings of a new survey of area businesses with WBFO. Buffalo parent leaders weigh in on final school closure: ‘I get it. It’s okay. It’s rough.’ By Kyle S. Mackie • 6 hours ago Kyle S. Mackie/WBFO News File Photo New York Governor Andrew Cuomo made the final call on schools Friday: Students will not go back to class this year amid the coronavirus pandemic. Buffalo parent leaders said they’re not surprised—but it won’t be easy for the families hit hardest by the disruptions of the "new normal." Listen Listening... / 4:22 WBFO's Kyle Mackie reports. Feds seize counterfeit COVID-19 tests By Randy Gorbman • 8 hours ago U.S. Customs and Border Protection Federal authorities say that they have seized counterfeit COVID-19 test kitscoming into Western New York through the Rochester Airport. Rochester becomes 1 of 4 COVID-19 vaccine test sites in U.S. By Jeremy Moule • 8 hours ago URMC and RRH The University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health are among the institutions partnering with the drug company Pfizer and the immunotherapy company BioNTech to test a group of COVID-19 vaccine candidates. 'Today is the worst day yet in Niagara County' By Marian Hetherly & Mark Wozniak • 9 hours ago Niagara County Niagara County Legislature Chair Becky Wydysh opened her coronavirus briefing Tuesday with a sad reminder of how many people are dying of COVID-19, calling it "the worst day yet." Judge restores NY Democratic presidential primary By Associated Press • 9 hours ago Pat Bradley / WAMC News A federal judge says the New York Democratic presidential primary must take place June 23 because canceling it would be unconstitutional. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres ruled after lawyers for withdrawn candidates Bernie Sanders and Andrew Yang argued they would otherwise be deprived of proper representation at the Democratic convention. WNY has at least 150 nursing home deaths across 24 facilities, but death toll may be even higher By Tom Dinki • 15 hours ago Tom Dinki/WBFO News file photo Western New York has seen at least 150 nursing home residents across more than 20 facilities die of COVID-19, according to the latest data from New York state, but the death toll could be even higher. Pages 1 2 3 4 … next › last » We want to make sure you have the latest information on COVID-19 We have the reporting team and the community experts to help you… You can help us shape our reporting and get the answers you need. Submit Your Question Now Playing Erie County COVID-19 Map An interactive map of confirmed cases Learn more Join The Conversation NPR News Make That At-Home Trim A Little Less Hairy With A Virtual Salon Visit By Kat Lonsdorf • 28 minutes ago As weeks of staying at home have turned into months, and salons and barber shops in most states continue to be closed, many of us are getting a little shaggy. If you want to go the DIY route but need a little guidance, haircuts are the latest services to make their way online: You can now invite a professional into your home through video chat for a virtual haircut. The New York City Subway System Suspends Its Round-The-Clock Service By editor • 28 minutes ago The New York City subway system has suspended its 24-hour service due to the coronavirus pandemic. Transit officials say they need more time to clean and have to save money while ridership is down. The Nation's Dog Supply Chain Has Broken During The Pandemic By Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi • 28 minutes ago The Pandemic Emptied American Roads. But Driving Is Picking Back Up By Camila Domonoske & Stephanie Adeline • 44 minutes ago America is starting its engines again. Freeways and city streets have been remarkably empty for weeks. The coronavirus pandemic caused an unprecedented dr...