Coronavirus Disease

Federal investments made in several COVID-19 relief packages fought for by Congressman Higgins, and passed by the House, ensured the accelerated delivery schedule of the COVID vaccine to communities across America. In December 2020, Congress passed a major relief package that included $8.75 billion to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) & states for distribution of vaccines.

Vaccination Eligibility:

Follow the link and click “Get Started” to determine if you are eligible to receive a vaccine in NY: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/
If unable to determine eligibility and schedule a vaccination appointment online, call the NYS Vaccination Hotline at: 1-833-697-4829

Vaccination Sites:

CVS Pharmacy

Website: https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine

Phone: 800-746-7287

Rite Aid

Website: https://www.riteaid.com/Covid-19

Phone: Call your local Rite Aid or 1-800-748-3243

Tops Pharmacy

Website: https://www.topsmarkets.com/Covid19Vaccinations/

Phone: 1-800-522-2522

Walgreens

Website: Walgreens.com/schedulevaccine

Phone: Call your local Walgreens or 1-800-925-4733

KeyBank Center

1 Seymour H Knox III Plaza, Buffalo

Appointments are required and will be opened as vaccine supply is available. Registration information will be sent initially to individuals who have used the ECDOH Vaccine Notification form: www.erie.gov/vaccinenotice

Wegmans Pharmacy

Website: http://www.wegmans.com/pharmacy

Phone: 1-800-207-6099

Delevan Grider Community Center

This is a FEMA/NYS operated vaccination site. Appointments must be made through the New York State website or vaccination hotline.

Website: https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/

Phone: 1-833-697-4829

Location: 877 East Delavan Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14215

Neighborhood Health Center

Website: https://nhcwny.org/about/covid-19/

Phone: 716-875-2904

Jericho Road Community Health Center

Website: https://www.jrchc.org/medical/covid19/vaccination/

Phone: 716-881-6191

VA WNY Healthcare System

Website: https://www.buffalo.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp

Phone: 716-862-8829

Veteran eligibility: https://www.va.gov/health-care/eligibility/

Vaccine Informational Resources:

CDC frequently asked questions regarding COVID vaccine: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/faq.html

NYS phased distribution information site: https://covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/phased-distribution-vaccine

To find a vaccine site near you: www.vaccinefinder.org

COVID-19 Testing:

NYS Department of Health Testing Site Map: https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/find-test-site-near-you

Erie County COVID-19 Testing Site Map: erie.gov/covidtestsites

Niagara County COVID-19 Testing Sites: https://www.niagaracounty.com/Portals/4/Docs/Web%20Social%20Media%20COVID-19%20Testing%20in%20Niagara%20County%20(6).pdf

Emergency Resources for Western New Yorkers:

Food Assistance: www.feedmorewny.org

Health Insurance: www.nystateofhealth.ny.gov/

Unemployment: www.ny.gov/services/get-unemployment-assistance

Student Loan Forbearance Information: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/coronavirus

Family & Medical Leave: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic

Crisis Services: http://crisisservices.org / Crisis hotline: 716-834-3131

Erie County Domestic Violence Hotline: 716-862-4357

Niagara County Pinnacle Community Services Domestic Violence Hotline: 716-299-0909

Job Assistance/Opportunities:

The Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act supports One-Stop Career Centers in Western New York providing resources to connect job seekers and businesses. Services include: resume prep assistance, computer/copier access, training/education, counseling/career planning.

Visit: http://www.workforcebuffalo.org/

Job Bank (Current Openings in NYS – Search Western Region) www.labor.ny.gov/jobs/regional.shtm

Resources for Businesses:

Contact a Local Small Business Administration Assistance Center: