ALBANY - Chautauqua County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council has received a $100,000 grant as part of a federal funding allocation by New York State. On Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the rollout of $25.2 million in federal funding, … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Creation of Statewide Heroin Task Force
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Tuesday announced the launch of a statewide heroin task force charged with ending the heroin and opioid crisis in New York. The group, comprised of a broad coalition of experts in healthcare, drug policy, advocacy, … [Read more...]
Jamestown Police Chief Says Efforts Continue to Fight Heroin Trafficking Following Recent Overdoses
JAMESTOWN - The heroin epidemic is continuing to make its presence known in all corners of Western New York, including here in southern Chautauqua County. Since the start of 2016 there has been a countless number of residents overdosing on the drug, … [Read more...]
Ithaca Mayor to Announce Plan to Introduce Heroin Injection Sites in City
ITHACA - At least one community in New York State isn’t waiting for state and federal lawmakers to come up with a solution to prevent drug-related overdoses and overdose deaths. Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick will introduce a new drug policy later … [Read more...]
County to Receive $350,000 Grant to Develop Drug Treatment Facility
ALBANY - There’s funding in the state budget that will provide further help for residents struggling with drug addiction. According to a media release from Senator Cathy Young, the Olean Republican was able to secure a $350,000 capital grant in … [Read more...]
Local Officials Gather in Mayville Monday for Community Drug Forum
MAYVILLE - Community leaders from across Chautauqua County will be in Mayville this morning to learn more about what can be done to fight the area’s growing drug addiction problem. Both Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber Discusses Drug Addiction in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN, NY - Originally airing Thursday, March 12, 2015. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Rick Huber, CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, about the rise in drug use and addiction in Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
Drug Treatment Organizations Call on NY to Provide More Funding to Fight Abuse
ALBANY - A coalition of addiction treatment programs across New York are calling on Albany to set aside $350 million to combat heroin and substance abuse. John Coppola, executive director of the Association of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse … [Read more...]
Cuomo Announces Next Phase in #CombatHeroin Campaign
ALBANY - New York is continuing in its effort to crack down on the illegal sale and distribution of heroin across the state. That’s the message Tuesday from Governor Andrew Cuomo, who announced the next phase of the statewide #CombatHeroin and … [Read more...]
State Launches Website to Combat Growing Heroin Problem, Offer Resources for Those Seeking Help
ALBANY - New York State is announcing a new effort in the war against heroin. On Monday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the “Combat Heroin” campaign – which is designed to inform and educate New Yorkers about the risks of heroin and prescription … [Read more...]
