MOBILE APP USERS LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - The drug addiction crisis in Chautauqua County has yet to see a decline. That’s according to Rick Huber, who currently serves as CEO of the Mental Health Association in Chautauqua County. Starting in … [Read more...]
Plumb Holds Discussion at Mental Health Association Focusing on Drug Addiction
JAMESTOWN - Democratic candidate for Congress John Plumb was at the Mental Health Association (MHA) in Jamestown Tuesday afternoon to meet with workers and residents who are on the front line of the drug epidemic. The Randolph native and Naval … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Alex Foulk Hockey Game, Celebration Set for Saturday at Northwest Arena
JAMESTOWN - Hockey games, a concert, a ceremony, and open skate are all events that will be taking place on Saturday at the Northwest Arena (formerly Jamestown Savings Bank Arena) as part of celebration and fundraiser in honor of Alex Foulk. Alex … [Read more...]
Hochul Calls on Three-Pronged Approach to Battle Heroin and Opioid Epidemic
BUFFALO - As prescription opioids and heroin continue to take a tragic toll on too many Americans and their families, U.S. Attorney William J. Hochul Jr. joined with the Drug Enforcement Administration on Monday for the start of Prescription Opioid … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – International Overdose Awareness Day Forum at Chautauqua Mall
On Wednesday, Aug. 31, Evergreen Health Services held a forum at the Chautauqua Mall in Lakewood, NY as part of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event was intended to help raise awareness about drug overdoses and that they can affect anyone, … [Read more...]
Reed Holds Roundtable Meeting on Heroin, Opioid Epidemic
JAMESTOWN - Chautauqua County's representative in Congress was in Jamestown Friday to hear from people and local officials directly involved with the battle against drug addiction. Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning) held an opioid abuse roundtable … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – NY Assemblyman Andy Goodell Discusses the 2016 Legislative Session
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, June 23, 2016. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample invites NY Assemblyman Andy Goodell into the studio for an hour-long conversation on the New York State legislative session, … [Read more...]
State Lawmakers Approve Legislation to Combat Heroin, Opioid Crisis
ALBANY - Lawmakers in Albany are making headway in passing legislation prior to the end of the legislative session, which is set for tomorrow. On Tuesday Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders announced a final agreement on new legislation … [Read more...]
Governor’s Heroin and Opioids Task Force Announces Final Report and Recommendations
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Thursday announced the final report and recommendations from his Heroin and Opioids Task Force, which is comprised of diverse group of experts in healthcare, advocacy, education, law enforcement, as well as parents and … [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...]
