Buffalo man sentenced for part in Attica drug-smuggling plot
BUFFALO — A 28-year-old Buffalo man who was convicted of possession with intent to distribute and distribution of heroin and conspiracy to commit such offenses, was sentenced to 21 months…
Schneiderman deal will cut price of heroin antidote
NEW YORK – Attorney General Schneiderman announced today an agreement with Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to extend a price cut for naloxone, a highly effective antidote that can quickly reverse an…
Ortt, local officials kick off Red Ribbon Campaign
NIAGARA FALLS — In a joint effort to combat the opioid crisis and raise awareness about the drug abuse issues facing our communities, State Sen. Rob Ortt, local officials and…
Memorial planned for opioid victims
BUFFALO — A candlelight memorial for those who succumbed to the disease of opioid addiction will be held at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Canalside’s Lloyd Street Bridge. The memorial, planned…
Man sentenced to 3 years on heroin possession charge
BUFFALO — A 23-year-old Buffalo man was sentenced to three years in prison and two years of post-release supervision today after pleading guilty in May to heroin possession charges. Erik…
Prescription drug drop boxes added in Niagara County
There are three new drop-box sites for area residents to dispose of unwanted and expired prescription drugs in Niagara County. The drop boxes are designed to protect the communities by…
Deal reached in Albany on heroin, opioids
ALBANY — New York’s most powerful elected officials reached an accord today on legislation to combat heroin and prescription opioid addiction, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s office announced this afternoon. The deal,…
Corwin pushes heroin issue in Assembly — again
ALBANY — Assemblywoman Jane Corwin continues to push the Assembly leadership to move forward on the issue of heroin and opioid epidemic plaguing communities across New York State. The Clarence…
Corwin needles Assembly leadership on heroin epidemic inaction
ALBANY — Assemblywoman Jane Corwin, R-Clarence, urged the Assembly Majority today to tackle the heroin and opioid epidemic as an urgent “end of session” priority. Citing statistics that show overdose…
State Senate addresses heroin epidemic with 22 bills
ALBANY — On the heels of a New York State Senate Joint Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction report released today, the New York State Senate passed 22 pieces…