JAMESTOWN - A Jamestown man faced several charges after city police investigated what was described as a suspicious situation in front of 62 Allen St. – which is the location of the Jamestown Boys and Girls Club. City police say 27 year-old … [Read more...]
Goodell Calls for Passage of Drug Legislation Before End of Session
ALBANY - Chautauqua County Assemblyman Andy Goodell (R,C,I-Jamestown) is calling on his colleagues to pass legislation to address the heroin epidemic before the end of this year’s session on June 16. Goodell has co-sponsored a number of bipartisan … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – WCA Director of Chemical Dependency Andy O’Brien
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 26, 2016 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with Andy O'Brien, WCA Hospital Director of Chemical Dependency, about the current heroin and opioid addiction treatment … [Read more...]
Number of Residents Fighting Heroin, Opioid Addiction Continues to Climb
JAMESTOWN - Despite the effort by government officials and local community groups, the number of peopled affected by the opioid and heroin epidemic in Chautauqua County continues to be on the rise. That’s according to Rick Huber, who serves as CEO of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Rick Huber from Mental Health Association, May 2016
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 26, 2016 WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Rick Huber, CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County, to get an update on his organization’s … [Read more...]
Four Face Drug Charges in Separate Investigations by City Police
JAMESTOWN - Four people face charges after local law enforcement made two separate investigations in the city on Thursday. According to Jamestown Police Chief Harry Snellings, an ongoing investigation into the sales and trafficking of illegal … [Read more...]
Four Face Drug Charges Following Tuesday Morning Traffic Stop in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Four people have been arrested on drug-related charges - including possession of heroin, methamphetamine and cocaine - following a traffic stop that took place early Tuesday morning on the east side of Jamestown. According to JPD … [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...]
Mental Health Association Receives Community Foundation Grant
JAMESTOWN - The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation has made a contribution to a local human services organization to help provide better support for individuals battling addiction. The Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County (MHA) has … [Read more...]
Senator Young Says She will Fight Proposal to Legalize Heroin Injection Sites in NY
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...]
