JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Planning Commission is meeting Tuesday in city hall and will continue its review of site plans for the proposed Gateway Lofts project. The meeting comes just one week after a public hearing was held focusing on the … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Hearing on Gateway Lofts Proposal Receives Positive Comments, Some Questions and Concerns
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE JAMESTOWN - More than 80 people showed up Tuesday night for the Jamestown Planning Commission's public hearing on the proposed Gateway Lofts housing development. At the start of the two-hour hearing, … [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...]
Assembly Republicans Call for Passage of Legislation to Combat Heroin and Opioid Abuse
ALBANY - There’s just eight days remaining in the current legislative session in Albany and a group of lawmakers are pushing for the passage of legislation to help fight heroin and opioid abuse and addiction. Members of the State Assembly’s … [Read more...]
County Drug Forum to Take Place March 16 in Mayville
MAYVILLE - Chautauqua County officials are continuing their fight against the continuing problem of heroin and opioid addiction. On Friday, County Executive Vince Horrigan and County Community Mental Hygiene Services Director Patricia Brinkman … [Read more...]
Community Education Forum on Heroin Set for Sept. 11 at JCC
JAMESTOWN - Local residents wanting to learn more about the fight against the growing problem of heroin in the community will want to attend a public education forum next Thursday, Sept. 11 at Jamestown Community College. The program, entitled … [Read more...]
County Officials to Host Two Community Drug Forums on Monday
MAYVILLE - Two more community drug forums, coordinated by the county executive’s office, are set to take place next Monday in both Jamestown and Dunkirk. Chautauqua County Executive Vince Horrigan and Chautauqua County Community Mental Hygiene … [Read more...]
Dozens Attend Joint Drug Forum Between State and Seneca Nation
IRVING - Local leaders, health professionals, members of law enforcement, and education officials gathered in the north county Wednesday to address the growing problem of heroin and other opioids in Western New York. Recognizing the gravity of the … [Read more...]
Senecas, Senator Young to Host Joint Heroin and Opioid Forum
IRVING - The issue of heroin and opioid addiction will again take the spotlight today. The Seneca Nation of Indians’ “Drug and Alcohol Abuse Task Force” and State Senator Cathy Young (R-Olean), as a member of the New York State Senate’s “Joint … [Read more...]
