Opiate overdoses continue in Erie County
Dr. Gale Burstein says cocaine is a big threat right now, and if people are going to use it, they need to assume that its spiked with fentanyl.
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Dr. Gale Burstein says cocaine is a big threat right now, and if people are going to use it, they need to assume that its spiked with fentanyl.
Local health leaders introduced the new name and structure of Erie County's Overdose Prevention Task Force at its quarterly meeting on Monday, May 6.
From the Erie County Department of Health environmental health offices on Wednesday, Erie County officials and representatives from the Buffalo City Court announced the creation of a special section of housing court to address lead safety violations.
Buffalo City Court is partnering with Erie County to establish a special Housing Court to resolve a backlog of nearly 700 cases involving lead paint safety violations.
On April 8, residents of Erie County will experience a total solar eclipse. The last total solar eclipse in New York state was nearly 100 years ago. With such an exciting and rare event, Erie County wants to ensure community members are safe and prepared for the eclipse.