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SWINE FLU: 18 cases confirmed in Niagara County
The state Department of Health has confirmed 18 cases of Novel H1N1 Influenza A in Niagara County, the county’s Health Department announced Monday.
The number of laboratory-confirmed cases represents only a small fraction of actual cases in the area, warned Daniel Stapleton, public health director.
The majority of Niagara County cases are occurring in school-aged children, Stapleton said. A pre-schooler recovered at home after being treated at a local hospital.
Because H1N1 is now widespread in the state, the Center for Disease Control and state Health Department have releases new recommendations for testing, treatment and reporting. Mild cases of flu-like symptoms, except in individuals with underlying medical conditions or those residing in group homes, are discouraged from being tested.
H1N1 infections are expected to continue throughout the summer, Stapleton said. For more information, visit www.health.state.ny.us or call 1-800-808-1987.
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NIAGARA FALLS: City joins forces with agencies in war against street gangs
Niagara Falls police threw down the gauntlet to the city’s feuding street gangs on Friday, announcing they will beef up the Roving Anti-Crime Unit and begin charging city “ganstas” with federal crimes that carry stiff prison terms.
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COPS NOTEBOOK: Sorting the Boyz in Blue
I know Falls Mayor Paul Dyster was trying to talk tough and be “street” at Friday’s news conference on the gang violence that has plagued the city for the past couple of months.
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OFFICIALS: Beware of census scams
Residents are encouraged to fill out local census forms to ensure the area receives vital federal resources, but officials are warning people to make sure those forms are on the up-and-up.
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NIAGARA FALLS: Census push hits city
The City of Niagara Falls has a lot riding on the outcome of the 2010 U.S. Census.
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FALLS SCHOOLS: Court ruling disputed
The Niagara Falls School District is appealing a key court decision rendered earlier this month in the case of an employee fired for violating its residency policy.
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NIAGARA FALLS: Legislation would benefit Memorial
Proposed legislation authored by Assemblywoman Francine DelMonte, D-Lewiston, would amend inpatient reimbursement rates for eight community hospitals negatively impacted by the Medicaid rebasing reforms in December.
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LEW-PORT: School Board flops on election policy
Members rescind new guidelines for public referendums.
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U.S. CENSUS: Officials warn of mail scams
Congress urges residents to fill out forms, but look out for phony mailings.
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BUST: Police hit Niagara 'gang house'
'Person of interest' in Kemp homicide found in trailer park
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