Brian Higgins is a member of the United States House of Representatives serving New York’s 26th congressional district, which includes portions of Erie and Niagara Counties.
Widely accepted as the principal architect of waterfront development in Buffalo and Western New York, Brian led the fight for a quarter-billion dollar federal relicensing settlement from the New York Power Authority that continues to finance the transformation of Buffalo's long-neglected Inner and Outer Harbor waterfront areas. In our nation’s capital, Brian is an advocate for policies important to our regional and national economies. Brian is an avowed supporter of increased funding for biomedical research – an area creating jobs throughout the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus – and remains a strong voice for robust infrastructure investment, for “nation building here at home.”
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:
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:
Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program
COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loans: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/covid-19-economic-injury-disaster-loans
Shuttered Venue Operators Grant: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/shuttered-venue-operators-grant
Direct Payments, Tax Credits & Rebates Available to Businesses, Families & Individuals: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus-tax-relief-and-economic-impact-payments