Legislator Edward Rath and Rite-Aid will host a clinic from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at Clarence Town Hall, 1 Town Place, Clarence. The clinic is for adults, age 18 and older, and attendees are asked to bring their insurance card. Most insurance plans cover the vaccination in full. For additional information, please contact Legislator Rath at 858-8676 or email edward.rath@erie.gov.

Protecting our vulnerable residents is a vital role that the county plays. From our young children to the elderly, there are many groups at risk of being victimized who cannot protect themselves. The county provides resources and programs to combat the risks.

Erie County Legislator Edward Rath announces that Erie County, local agencies and businesses are partnering to set up collection sites for a Pharmaceutical Drug Collection Event.

Erie County Legislator Edward Rath invites residents to attend an Elder Abuse Outreach being held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 at the Amherst Center for Senior Services, 370 John James Audubon Parkway, Amherst. The purpose of the outreach is to address the various forms of abuse that threaten senior citizens on a daily basis, and to provide valuable assistance to seniors. In total, more than 1,500 cases of elder abuse are reported in Erie County each year.

On Friday, Aug. 22, I had the pleasure of joining Tully Rinckey PLLC to celebrate its Western New York office expansion. The law firm, like many businesses, is growing during a very exciting time in our community. The rebirth in Erie County, from downtown to the suburbs, has injected a sense of confidence and optimism that we have not seen in decades. This new investment and growth is also a powerful combination of new and existing companies.