Mark Poloncarz
@markpoloncarz.bsky.social
Former hockey coach, frustrated golfer, political and history nerd. Just a kid from Sunny LA (Lackawanna that is) who grew up to be Erie County's Executive.
As a service to older adults (aged 60+), the @eriecounty.bsky.social Department for the Aging offers the Going Places Transportation Program.
The curb-to-curb van service is available to seniors who are unable to use conventional means of transportation.
Learn more: www3.erie.gov/aging/transp...
The curb-to-curb van service is available to seniors who are unable to use conventional means of transportation.
Learn more: www3.erie.gov/aging/transp...
November 25, 2025 at 5:10 PM
As a service to older adults (aged 60+), the @eriecounty.bsky.social Department for the Aging offers the Going Places Transportation Program.
The curb-to-curb van service is available to seniors who are unable to use conventional means of transportation.
Learn more: www3.erie.gov/aging/transp...
The curb-to-curb van service is available to seniors who are unable to use conventional means of transportation.
Learn more: www3.erie.gov/aging/transp...
While not a lot of snow will fall between now and Friday, the winds are expected to increase substantially, with 50 mph gusts probable, thereby creating white outs and difficult driving conditions.
The second map is the amount of snow expected at NYS Thruway exists between PA. and Rochester. 2/2
The second map is the amount of snow expected at NYS Thruway exists between PA. and Rochester. 2/2
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
While not a lot of snow will fall between now and Friday, the winds are expected to increase substantially, with 50 mph gusts probable, thereby creating white outs and difficult driving conditions.
The second map is the amount of snow expected at NYS Thruway exists between PA. and Rochester. 2/2
The second map is the amount of snow expected at NYS Thruway exists between PA. and Rochester. 2/2
The snow projections have increased through Friday at 7 AM as described by our new Erie County Winter Storm Scale Website.
The dots on the map represent the expected severity of the storm on our new Erie County Winter Storm Scale: Basic Winter Weather, Minor, Moderate, Major and Extreme. 1/2
The dots on the map represent the expected severity of the storm on our new Erie County Winter Storm Scale: Basic Winter Weather, Minor, Moderate, Major and Extreme. 1/2
November 25, 2025 at 2:04 PM
The snow projections have increased through Friday at 7 AM as described by our new Erie County Winter Storm Scale Website.
The dots on the map represent the expected severity of the storm on our new Erie County Winter Storm Scale: Basic Winter Weather, Minor, Moderate, Major and Extreme. 1/2
The dots on the map represent the expected severity of the storm on our new Erie County Winter Storm Scale: Basic Winter Weather, Minor, Moderate, Major and Extreme. 1/2
Not a lot of snow is predicted between 7 PM tonight and 7 AM on Thanksgiving morning, but prepare to bring out the shovels and snowblowers as we will get some measurable snow.
See the full forecast from our friends at the @nysmesonet.org : nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e...
See the full forecast from our friends at the @nysmesonet.org : nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e...
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Not a lot of snow is predicted between 7 PM tonight and 7 AM on Thanksgiving morning, but prepare to bring out the shovels and snowblowers as we will get some measurable snow.
See the full forecast from our friends at the @nysmesonet.org : nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e...
See the full forecast from our friends at the @nysmesonet.org : nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e...
With snow in the forecast starting on Wednesday, you can always check the status of road closures, whether from bad weather or construction, by clicking on our interactive Road Status Map. Just zoom in on the map to see every road in the county. erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
November 24, 2025 at 5:27 PM
With snow in the forecast starting on Wednesday, you can always check the status of road closures, whether from bad weather or construction, by clicking on our interactive Road Status Map. Just zoom in on the map to see every road in the county. erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
A budget is more than just dollars and cents on a bunch of spreadsheets, it is the plan in which we propose common sense solutions to address the needs of our community.
Our 2026 Budget does exactly that. It is a fair and responsible budget that addresses our needs: www3.erie.gov/budget/count...
Our 2026 Budget does exactly that. It is a fair and responsible budget that addresses our needs: www3.erie.gov/budget/count...
November 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
A budget is more than just dollars and cents on a bunch of spreadsheets, it is the plan in which we propose common sense solutions to address the needs of our community.
Our 2026 Budget does exactly that. It is a fair and responsible budget that addresses our needs: www3.erie.gov/budget/count...
Our 2026 Budget does exactly that. It is a fair and responsible budget that addresses our needs: www3.erie.gov/budget/count...
With winter weather on the horizon NOW is the time to download our free #ReadyErie app to receive critical weather and emergency alerts, locate emergency shelters, view up-to-date emergency routes, and create an Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Download for iOS & Android at: www.erie.gov/readyerie
Download for iOS & Android at: www.erie.gov/readyerie
November 23, 2025 at 10:20 PM
With winter weather on the horizon NOW is the time to download our free #ReadyErie app to receive critical weather and emergency alerts, locate emergency shelters, view up-to-date emergency routes, and create an Emergency Preparedness Plan.
Download for iOS & Android at: www.erie.gov/readyerie
Download for iOS & Android at: www.erie.gov/readyerie
The new Erie County Winter Storm Scale Website will be an important tool for the county as we prepare for and respond to winter storms. Click on the below link to view it, though it will not show much now because no snow is expected for the next 3 days.
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 3/3
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 3/3
Erie County Winter Storm Scale
nyswrcc.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The new Erie County Winter Storm Scale Website will be an important tool for the county as we prepare for and respond to winter storms. Click on the below link to view it, though it will not show much now because no snow is expected for the next 3 days.
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 3/3
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 3/3
The new Erie County Winter Storm Scale Website was designed by the NYS Mesonet Center at the University at Albany. Using the @nws.noaa.gov Winter Storm Severity Index as a base, the Mesonet team created a site with much more info than you can find on any weather app.
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 2/3
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 2/3
Erie County Winter Storm Scale
nyswrcc.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The new Erie County Winter Storm Scale Website was designed by the NYS Mesonet Center at the University at Albany. Using the @nws.noaa.gov Winter Storm Severity Index as a base, the Mesonet team created a site with much more info than you can find on any weather app.
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 2/3
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 2/3
Today, we unveiled our Erie County Winter Storm Scale Website that provides detailed data down to the granular level of upcoming winter storms, their severity across the county, which often varies, and other details, not available elsewhere, including Thruway impact.
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 1/3
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 1/3
Erie County Winter Storm Scale
nyswrcc.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Today, we unveiled our Erie County Winter Storm Scale Website that provides detailed data down to the granular level of upcoming winter storms, their severity across the county, which often varies, and other details, not available elsewhere, including Thruway impact.
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 1/3
nyswrcc.org/coeweather/e... 1/3
At 11 AM, I will be announcing a major new online tool to help our departments prepare for and then address winter storms. This tool will be available for the general public and was designed by our friends at the New York State Mesonet.
Watch the announcement live: www.youtube.com/user/ErieCou... .
Watch the announcement live: www.youtube.com/user/ErieCou... .
November 21, 2025 at 2:41 PM
At 11 AM, I will be announcing a major new online tool to help our departments prepare for and then address winter storms. This tool will be available for the general public and was designed by our friends at the New York State Mesonet.
Watch the announcement live: www.youtube.com/user/ErieCou... .
Watch the announcement live: www.youtube.com/user/ErieCou... .
I would expect comments like this from yesterday's White House "guest," Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman not the President of the US.
It is not only unacceptable, but dangerous and could lead to someone's death. We settle our differences at the ballot box, not by violence. Full Stop.
It is not only unacceptable, but dangerous and could lead to someone's death. We settle our differences at the ballot box, not by violence. Full Stop.
November 21, 2025 at 1:31 AM
I would expect comments like this from yesterday's White House "guest," Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman not the President of the US.
It is not only unacceptable, but dangerous and could lead to someone's death. We settle our differences at the ballot box, not by violence. Full Stop.
It is not only unacceptable, but dangerous and could lead to someone's death. We settle our differences at the ballot box, not by violence. Full Stop.
With the snow season here, you can stay informed about road closures due to storms, as well as travel advisories and restrictions, with our @eriecountydpw.bsky.social' interactive, real-time map. Just click here:
erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
November 20, 2025 at 4:05 PM
With the snow season here, you can stay informed about road closures due to storms, as well as travel advisories and restrictions, with our @eriecountydpw.bsky.social' interactive, real-time map. Just click here:
erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
erieny.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappv...
Reposted by Mark Poloncarz
November 20, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Since 2020 we've rebuilt more than 600 miles of roads, half of our county roads. We can't impact what cities, towns and villages do to repair their roads, but we can for the county. It's all part of my commitment to do our part to ensure your drive is as smooth as possible. 2/2
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Since 2020 we've rebuilt more than 600 miles of roads, half of our county roads. We can't impact what cities, towns and villages do to repair their roads, but we can for the county. It's all part of my commitment to do our part to ensure your drive is as smooth as possible. 2/2
Since 2020, we've invested $250.1 million - a quarter of a billion dollars - in our road and bridge infrastructure! That's why today I was pleased to join DPW Commissioner William Geary and Deputy Com. Karen Hoak on Maryvale Drive in Cheektowaga to highlight our 2025 investment of $47.5 million. 1/2
November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Since 2020, we've invested $250.1 million - a quarter of a billion dollars - in our road and bridge infrastructure! That's why today I was pleased to join DPW Commissioner William Geary and Deputy Com. Karen Hoak on Maryvale Drive in Cheektowaga to highlight our 2025 investment of $47.5 million. 1/2
Older Adults: Your needs change — and your healthcare plan should too!
Medicare Open Enrollment is happening now to December 7th. Let our Department for the Aging Health Insurance Information Program professionals help you find the best plan.
📞 Call our NY Connects line at 716-858-8526 for more.
Medicare Open Enrollment is happening now to December 7th. Let our Department for the Aging Health Insurance Information Program professionals help you find the best plan.
📞 Call our NY Connects line at 716-858-8526 for more.
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Older Adults: Your needs change — and your healthcare plan should too!
Medicare Open Enrollment is happening now to December 7th. Let our Department for the Aging Health Insurance Information Program professionals help you find the best plan.
📞 Call our NY Connects line at 716-858-8526 for more.
Medicare Open Enrollment is happening now to December 7th. Let our Department for the Aging Health Insurance Information Program professionals help you find the best plan.
📞 Call our NY Connects line at 716-858-8526 for more.
While I am proud of how our region responded to the storm, 14 people died, others were injured, and some lost their homes from the crushing weight of 7 feet of snow. #WinterStormKnife was that bad.
Thank you to all who responded to the storm. Your incredible work will never be forgotten by me. 2/2
Thank you to all who responded to the storm. Your incredible work will never be forgotten by me. 2/2
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
While I am proud of how our region responded to the storm, 14 people died, others were injured, and some lost their homes from the crushing weight of 7 feet of snow. #WinterStormKnife was that bad.
Thank you to all who responded to the storm. Your incredible work will never be forgotten by me. 2/2
Thank you to all who responded to the storm. Your incredible work will never be forgotten by me. 2/2
Do you remember where you were 11 years ago?
If you were in the southtowns and parts of central Erie County you were in the grip of one of the worst winter storms to hit our region: Snowvember, or Winter Storm Knife as we called it. 1/2
If you were in the southtowns and parts of central Erie County you were in the grip of one of the worst winter storms to hit our region: Snowvember, or Winter Storm Knife as we called it. 1/2
November 19, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Do you remember where you were 11 years ago?
If you were in the southtowns and parts of central Erie County you were in the grip of one of the worst winter storms to hit our region: Snowvember, or Winter Storm Knife as we called it. 1/2
If you were in the southtowns and parts of central Erie County you were in the grip of one of the worst winter storms to hit our region: Snowvember, or Winter Storm Knife as we called it. 1/2
It took a lot longer than it should have but the truth will come out now that the Epstein Files will be released.
Hopefully the young women who were sexually abused when they were children will finally see their abusers held responsible for their despicable acts.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Hopefully the young women who were sexually abused when they were children will finally see their abusers held responsible for their despicable acts.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
www.reuters.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:10 AM
It took a lot longer than it should have but the truth will come out now that the Epstein Files will be released.
Hopefully the young women who were sexually abused when they were children will finally see their abusers held responsible for their despicable acts.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Hopefully the young women who were sexually abused when they were children will finally see their abusers held responsible for their despicable acts.
www.reuters.com/world/us/us-...
Convention site selection delegations will often visit a city's sites before the final choice is made, and they had a busy day ahead seeing all we have to offer. Best wishes to all from IGO who visited and I hope you choose our wonderful city for your 2028 event. 2/2
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Convention site selection delegations will often visit a city's sites before the final choice is made, and they had a busy day ahead seeing all we have to offer. Best wishes to all from IGO who visited and I hope you choose our wonderful city for your 2028 event. 2/2
Today, I joined our friends with Visit Buffalo to welcome a delegation from the International Association of Government Officials as they toured our Buffalo Convention Center and other area sites in preparation for their final decision on where to hold their 2028 Annual Connection. 1/2
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Today, I joined our friends with Visit Buffalo to welcome a delegation from the International Association of Government Officials as they toured our Buffalo Convention Center and other area sites in preparation for their final decision on where to hold their 2028 Annual Connection. 1/2
Today I received a call from Commissioner Dan Martuscello of the NYS DOCCS who informed me the Collins Correctional Facility will not be closing. The facility will be consolidated and all employees will remain on the job.
While not the best outcome, I am pleased the facility will remain open.
While not the best outcome, I am pleased the facility will remain open.
November 18, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today I received a call from Commissioner Dan Martuscello of the NYS DOCCS who informed me the Collins Correctional Facility will not be closing. The facility will be consolidated and all employees will remain on the job.
While not the best outcome, I am pleased the facility will remain open.
While not the best outcome, I am pleased the facility will remain open.
Did you watch the first episode of Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" on PBS last night? It was outstanding. The second episode is on NOW and is about 1775 through July 1776. You should watch it and if you missed last night's episode watch it here: www.pbs.org/kenburns/the....
November 18, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Did you watch the first episode of Ken Burns' "The American Revolution" on PBS last night? It was outstanding. The second episode is on NOW and is about 1775 through July 1776. You should watch it and if you missed last night's episode watch it here: www.pbs.org/kenburns/the....
The federal government had not released any HEAP funds yet. As such, all HEAP payments will be delayed until 11/24.
No one should live in a cold home but for too many of our neighbors that is becoming a reality. I join Governor Hochul in calling on President Trump to release HEAP aid to the states.
No one should live in a cold home but for too many of our neighbors that is becoming a reality. I join Governor Hochul in calling on President Trump to release HEAP aid to the states.
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The federal government had not released any HEAP funds yet. As such, all HEAP payments will be delayed until 11/24.
No one should live in a cold home but for too many of our neighbors that is becoming a reality. I join Governor Hochul in calling on President Trump to release HEAP aid to the states.
No one should live in a cold home but for too many of our neighbors that is becoming a reality. I join Governor Hochul in calling on President Trump to release HEAP aid to the states.