🌱 How Niagara County wants you to protect pets from rabies now

Hello Niagara! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How Niagara County wants you to protect pets from rabies now
• Could Ortt’s bill speed cleanup for contaminated Niagara County homes?
• How safe is your Niagara neighborhood from radioactive contamination?

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 84 and low of 68 degrees.
• Friday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 79, low: 69.
• Saturday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

1. Niagara County confirms case of bat rabies, infected puppy euthanized (btpm.org) — Niagara County health officials have confirmed a rabid bat in North Tonawanda after a puppy was exposed and had to be euthanized, with one resident referred for treatment. Authorities are urging residents to vaccinate pets, avoid contact with wild animals, and call the county health department with any concerns about possible rabies exposure.
   

2. Sen. Ortt introduces new legislation to change environmental law (nystateofpolitics.com) — State Sen. Rob Ortt is pushing legislation to add radiological contamination to New York’s Superfund law after radioactive pollution was found at more than 100 Niagara County homes. The change would give DEC more tools and funding options to clean up affected properties and provide homeowners with official documentation that their homes are safe as ongoing assessments continue in Niagara and Erie counties.
   

3. DEC & EPA radiological assessment update for Aug. 5 (wnypapers.com) — State and federal teams are actively screening Niagara County properties for radiological contamination, with most homes so far needing no further action. Crews have already visited more than 1,200 properties, and residents can call a dedicated hotline for questions. Another drop‑in session is set for Monday, Aug. 10, at the Town of Niagara community center for anyone seeking in‑person updates.
   

4. NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation Awards $4 Million in Grants to Municipalities to Transition to Electric Vehicles (longisland.com) — New York State has awarded the Town of Niagara $167,000 to install a public fast electric vehicle charger, part of a broader $4 million push to expand EV fleets and charging statewide. Local drivers can expect better access to fast charging as these grants roll out, supporting cleaner transportation options in and around Niagara.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday August 6

• Tonawanda Gateway Harbor →
  Gateway Harbor, 1 Young St, Tonawanda
  5:00 pm
• Zoning Board of Appeals →
  Grand Island, NY Calendar Grand Island, NY 14072
  7:00 pm
• Montgomery Gentry →
  Riviera Theatre, 67 Webster St, North Tonawanda
  7:30 pm

Friday August 7

• Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games
  Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex, 550 Belsyde Ave E, Fergu
  10:00 am
• Goderich Celtic Roots Festival
  Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival Lions Harbour Park, Harbour St, Goderich, ON N7A 2K9, Canada
  11:00 am
• Nerds Gone Wild Concert at the Buffalo Launch Club →
  Buffalo Launch Club, 503 E River Rd, Grand Island
  5:00 pm

Saturday August 8

• CNY Scottish Games & Celtic Festival
  Niagara Celtic Heritage Festival Long Branch Park, 3813 Long Branch Rd, Liverpool, NY 13090, US
  9:00 am
• 2026 Lewiston Art Festival →
  Lewiston Council on the Arts, 145 N 4th St, Lewiston
  10:00 am
• Lace Up Lockport Donation PICK UP
  Lockport City SD 2 Locks Plaza, Lockport, NY 14094, USA
  10:00 am

Monday August 10

• Planning Board →
  Grand Island, NY Calendar Grand Island, NY 14072
  7:00 pm

Tuesday August 11

• BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING
  Tonawanda City SD Tonawanda High School, 600 Fletcher St, Tonawanda, NY 14150, U
  6:00 pm
• Board/Administrative Meeting
  Wilson Csd Wilson, NY 14172
  6:30 pm

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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