MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, May 24, 2018. WRFA's Jason Sample talks with community advocate Rick Huber about the current state of drug addiction and treatment options in Jamestown, NY. Before retirement, Huber had … [Read more...]
Schumer Calls on Administration to Release Funds to Help with Opioid Epidemic
TOMPKINS COUNTY, NY - Sen. Charles Schumer on Friday addressed the need for more support by the federal government to help communities struggling in the battle against Opioid Addiction. On Friday afternoon Schumer was at the Alcohol and Drug … [Read more...]
Reed Supports Call for Stricter Penalties, Including Capital Punishment, for Opioid Trafficking
WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) is again backing President Donald Trump, this time in regards to stricter punishment – including the death penalty – for those who are involved with drug trafficking that ends up taking the life of … [Read more...]
Special Event Permit Not Required for Saturday’s Rally to Recover Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - A special event permit will not be needed for a rally against drug addiction scheduled to take place this weekend in Jamestown. Monday night the Jamestown City Council’s Public Safety received an update on the Rally to Recover … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chanda Lynn Discusses Rally to Recover Jamestown
Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017. MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chanda Lynn Germain about Rally to Recover Jamestown. The event will feature a variety of local and national speakers, information from … [Read more...]
CASAC Receives $100,000 in Funding to Provide Prevention Services to Community Members
ALBANY - Chautauqua County Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Council has received a $100,000 grant as part of a federal funding allocation by New York State. On Thursday Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the rollout of $25.2 million in federal funding, … [Read more...]
Chautauqua County to Join Lawsuit Against Drug Companies for Alleged Connection to Growing Addiction Epidemic
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Legislature has unanimously approved moving forward with a lawsuit against major drug manufacturers for their role in the opioid epidemic. The legislature voted 19-0 Wednesday night in favor of the resolution, … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Media Conference Call – Congressman Tom Reed: August 22 2017
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE A conference call with Congressman Tom Reed (R-Corning, NY 23) and regional media representatives. Held Tuesday morning, Aug. 22, 2017. Reed discusses: Legislation he will introduce to fight the ongoing opioid … [Read more...]
County Legislature to Vote on Lawsuit Resolution Against Pharmaceutical Companies Wednesday Night
MAYVILLE, NY - The Chautauqua County Legislature will be holding its monthly voting session Wednesday in Mayville. VIEW FULL AGENDA Among the items to be considered by the legislature is a resolution that would allow the county to sue … [Read more...]
Mental Health Association Continues to See Increased Number of People Seeking Help for Addiction
JAMESTOWN - The number of people using heroin and opioids in Chautauqua County hasn’t gone down this year, but it hasn’t grown either. That’s the assessment from Rick Huber from the Mental Health Association (MHA) in Chautauqua County, who took … [Read more...]
