MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - Two area residents who’ve personally been affected by the current drug epidemic are holding an event this weekend to help raise awareness about the problem and the current local resources that are … [Read more...]
Schumer, Gillibrand Push for Increased Federal Support in Fight Against Heroin, Opioid Addiction
WASHINGTON - New York’s two representatives in the U.S. Senate both took time out on Wednesday to address to growing heroin and opioid epidemic that continues to affect communities across upstate new York, including here Chautauqua County. On … [Read more...]
Governor Announces Independent Pharmacies to Sell Naloxone Over the Counter
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday announced independent pharmacies across the state will now be able to provide naloxone to their customers without a prescription. Naloxone – also known as Narcan® -- is a medication that reverses opioid … [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...]
[LISTEN] 2016 State of the County Focuses on Shared Services, Economic Development, Improving Public Health
MAYVILLE, NY - Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan has strong optimism and pride in the county, saying it will continue to celebrate success in 2016 while also tackling various challenges along the way. On Wednesday night Horrigan delivered … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Announces Preventing Over-Prescribing for Pain Act
WASHINGTON - New York’s Junior Senator in Washington is continuing to push for prescription drug reform in an effort to reduce the number of people getting addicted to Opioids and other pain killers. On Tuesday U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand … [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...]
Local Officials Want to Keep Drug Epidemic a Top Priority in 2016
MAYVILLE - Another reported overdose death of a county resident in the town of Ellery on Wednesday, combined with an increased number of emergency calls to deal with overdoses, has once again brought the heroin and opioid epidemic back to the public … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Office Responds to Fatal Drug Overdose in Ellery
ELLERY - The Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office responded to a fatal drug overdose on Wednesday. According to a media release sent out by the sheriff's office, deputies were called to a home in the Town of Ellery at about 9:44 a.m. for a suspected … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Calls for Stricter Federal Guidelines When Prescribing Pain Medication
WASHINGTON - New York’s junior senator in Washington is calling on the federal government to develop stricter guidelines regarding how and when doctors should prescribe pain medications to their patients. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) is … [Read more...]
