ALBANY - State Senator Cathy Young has gone on record as being against a proposal to legalize injection sites for heroin users, which would allow them to use the drug under medical supervision. The proposal, which was first brought forward by the … [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...]