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Legislator Dixon Circulates Petition for State Takeover of Medicaid Costs

Submitted by Jessica ONeil on Wednesday, February 1st, 5:01 pm
Legislator Dixon Circulates Petition for State Takeover of Medicaid Costs

Legislator Lynne Dixon announces she is hosting an online petition on her County Website to collect signatures from Erie County residents who support New York State taking over all Medicaid costs. In Erie County, the annual cost of Medicaid is more than $201 million; more than 95 percent of the property tax collected.

“The current formula used to pay for Medicaid costs is extremely unfair to all 62 counties in New York State. The state has chosen to offer non-mandated services but passes the cost onto local municipalities. Nearly every $1 collected from Erie County property taxes goes directly to pay for Medicaid,” said Legislator Dixon.

The issue, Legislator Dixon explained, is that the State chooses to offer services beyond what is mandated by the federal government and forces the cost onto counties. Non-mandated services currently offered in New York include, dental and vision care, rehabilitation, and prescription drugs.

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Legislator Rath announces HEAP Outreach, Jan. 31 at Amherst Senior Center

Submitted by Jessica ONeil on Monday, January 30th, 1:34 pm
Legislator Rath announces HEAP Outreach, Jan. 31 at Amherst Senior Center

Erie County Legislator Edward A. Rath III, announces that a Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) Outreach will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at the Town of Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 JJ Audubon Parkway. Interviews will begin at 9 a.m. and continue until 4 p.m. Doors open at 8:30am.  All applicants will be interviewed. 

HEAP is a federally funded program to assist Erie County residents with their heating bills. The HEAP outreach will be administered by the Erie County Departments of Social Services and Senior Services and is open to all income eligible households.

“The winter months can be extremely harsh in Erie County and HEAP is available to help those who are eligible. Applying can be overwhelming, that is why I have scheduled this outreach event to help with the application process,” said Legislator Rath. “Help is available, please find out more about HEAP at this outreach event or call the HEAP hotline.”

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BlueCross BlueShield of WNY Announces Snowman Making Challenge

Submitted by Jillian Fiorella on Friday, January 27th, 12:52 pm
BlueCross BlueShield of WNY Announces Snowman Making Challenge

The second annual BlueCross BlueShield Snowman Making Challenge will be held every Sunday during February, the frostiest month of the year in Buffalo, one of the snowiest cities in the nation. 

Beginning Sunday afternoon, February 5 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and for each consecutive Sunday, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York is hosting Snowman Making Challenge events at family-friendly venues in Western New York.  The Challenges are part of the company’s Healthy Changes Everything℠ platform and are a fun way to celebrate winter by taking part in a healthy activity.

The Snowman Making Challenges are free events, open to the public.  Everything you need to build a snowman, or a whole family of snowmen, will be on-site – snow or no snow!  Creativity in the absence of snow will result in surprising “SnowCrows” – a winter take on the standard fall decoration.

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Learn to Ski, Sun. Jan 29

Submitted by Steve Morse, Onsight Photography
Friday, January 27th, 2012, 11:12am
Learn to Ski, Sun. Jan 29

 

Sun. Jan 291:00pm - 2:30pmLearn the basics of cross-country skiing before
going on a short guided ski tour. Ski rental =
$4.00/person; Friends of Reinstein members =
$2.00. Registration required; call 716-683-5959
to sign up. h/c accessReinstein Woods Nature Preserve, 93 Honorine Dr., Depew 14043www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html683-5959

 

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How to Protect Your Pet From Dental Problems

Submitted by Joe Kirchmyer
Monday, January 23rd, 2012, 4:03pm
How to Protect Your Pet From Dental Problems

(Welcome to our pet column, courtesy of Pet Connection Programs Inc. of Marilla. We post a new article each week, so be sure to check back on a regular basis!)

According to a study by the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association and Hill's Pet Nutrition, dental care ranks second to weight control as the most important thing pet owners can do to increase the length of their cat or dog's life.

Proper oral care can play a key role in your pet's overall quality and length of life, by helping to avoid dental problems such as tooth infections and tooth loss among a broader range of health issues, including organ damage, strokes, emphysema, osteoporosis and diabetes.

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2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Submitted by Rhonda Silver, Amherst Night Out
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012, 10:30am
2nd Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Event

Join us for our 2nd annual breast cancer awareness event at Frog Hair Grille & Golf, Wednesday, January 18th from 5:00pm-8:00pm.

Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, drink specials & prize giveaways! 100% of the proceeds donated to Gilda's Club & Melissa's Coffee House Youth Programs.

$10 donation, tickets can be purchased at the door, and prior to the event by calling Sherry or Donna at the Amherst Youth Foundation; 633-6773.

Stop out for a great time, and support a most deserving cause.

Gift Cards & Donations from: Gerry's Service, Creekview, Sonoma Grille, Precision Auto Detail, Salvatore's Italian Gardens & Custom Radio, Au Naturel Boutique, Manzella's Restaurant...more to come!

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Free Belly Dance Demo Classes! Sat., Jan 7

Submitted by Steve Morse, Onsight Photography
Thursday, January 5th, 2012, 1:47pm

 

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