Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation Thursday aimed at reducing drug-related overdose deaths across the state and encourage those suffering from addiction to seek help in their recovery. The five bills that were signed include a bill that … [Read more...]
County Legislature Voting on Deputy Sheriff’s Contract, Opioid Settlement Monies
The Chautauqua County Legislature will vote on a new contract with the Deputy Sheriff's Association tonight. The tentative agreement is for January 1st, 2022 through December 31st, 2025. It includes a 3% wage increase in 2022 and 2023. A 2.5& … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources
WRFARadio · Community Matters - Patricia Brinkman Discusses Chemical Dependency and Available Resources AUDIO ALSO AVAILABLE ON SOUNDCLOUD There's been a rise of drug overdoses and overdose fatalities in Chautauqua County during March … [Read more...]
Chemical Treatment Providers Urge Residents to Seek Medicated-Assisted Treatment if Dealing with Addiction
MAYVILLE - An increase in drug overdoses, and drug overdose deaths, are being reported in communities across the nation during the current COVID-19 pandemic. Such an increase is also occurring in Chautauqua County. According to the Chautauqua County … [Read more...]
High Risk of Overdose continues in Chautauqua County
45 reported overdoses in March - 2 fatal - MEDIA RELEASE - MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services (CCDHHS) is warning people that there has been a spike in overdoses in the past month, and that may be a sign … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chemical Dependency Advocate Rick Huber July 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Originally airing on Thursday, July 25, 2019. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with local advocate Rick Huber to get his thoughts on the current state of chemical dependency in the community as well as what more … [Read more...]
Reed Rails Against ‘Extremist Policy’ in Albany Following Announcement of Prison Closure, Proposal to Allow Supervised Injection Sites
WASHINGTON - Chautauqua County's representative in Washington, DC took time out during a conference call with regional media on Tuesday to criticize lawmakers in the state capitol for pushing 'extremist policies.' Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello – January 2019
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Recorded on Tuesday Jan. 15 and originally airing on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019. WRFA public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive George Borrello to review his first year in office as … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Fatal Drug Overdoses on the Decline in Chautauqua County
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Breeanne Agett, epidemiology manager at the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, to learn more about the drop in … [Read more...]
Overdose Deaths Down from a year Ago in Chautauqua County
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Post-Journal is reporting drug overdose deaths in Chautauqua County are trending downward compared to other recent years. A report citing data from the Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services says the … [Read more...]
