8 Counties Have Highest Opioid Overdose Rates In NY8 Counties Have Highest Opioid Overdose Rates In NYThese 8 counties have the most opioid overdoses in New York State.Yasmin YoungYasmin Young
Alarming Overdose Numbers Prompt 'Spike Alert' for Oneida CountyAlarming Overdose Numbers Prompt 'Spike Alert' for Oneida CountyThe Oneida County Sheriff’s Office says an increase in heroin and opioid overdoses in December 2021 is prompting a "spike alert."Kristine BellinoKristine Bellino
Lethal HeroinLethal HeroinPolice in western New York are warning residents of a possible lethal batch of heroin following a series of overdoses.Associated PressAssociated Press
Broome County Overdose Deaths ReportedBroome County Overdose Deaths ReportedThe Broome County District Attorney’s office reports there have been 55 overdose deaths in the county so far this year. Kathy WhyteKathy Whyte
Spike In Overdose Deaths Prompts Another WarningSpike In Overdose Deaths Prompts Another WarningA weekend spike in overdose deaths has led to new warnings from western New York health officials.Associated PressAssociated Press
Drug Users Take Advantage Of Public LibrariesDrug Users Take Advantage Of Public LibrariesLibrarians are finding themselves face to face with the heroin and opioid epidemic as drug users take advantage of free access to quiet areas where people often keep to themselves.Associated PressAssociated Press
RFD: Combating HeroinRFD: Combating HeroinEmergency calls for Heroin overdoses have risen dramatically in Rome, with at least five overdose deaths last year.Jim RondenelliJim Rondenelli