Proposal for extra $1 million to fight heroin addiction in Erie County

A recent surge in suspected opioid related overdose deaths in Erie County has lawmakers scrambling for answers. 17 people have died from suspected overdoses in Erie County since March 29. "Losing 7 people in 24 hours is just insanity," Erie County Legislator Patrick Burke said Thursday. "And even though we're trying extremely hard we're not doing enough."