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Opioid Settlement Advisory Board Urge Gov. Hochul to Make Emergency Declaration

Sept. 16, 2024, 10:27 a.m.Sept. 16, 2024, 11:53 a.m.

During a Friday meeting, Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board expressed dismay over the lack of a public health emergency declaration from the state.

Using their pointer finger on the key pad of the harm reduction machine, a resident of East New York enters their zip code and selection.

Health

City’s Public Health Vending Machine Program Ends Up With Just Four Installed Out of 10 Announced

July 24, 2024, 5:00 a.m.July 25, 2024, 1:56 p.m.

Thousands of free harm-reduction and sanitary supplies have been dispensed by the devices, but the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene quietly halted new installations in May.

"hikma" pharmaceutical company name in front of white and glass curved building sits down a long white and grey driveway.

Opioid Crisis

Pharma Firm That Owes Millions in Opioid Settlement Wants in on Lucrative Anti-Overdose Drug Contract

July 16, 2024, 5:00 a.m.July 16, 2024, 3:37 p.m.

For years New York has procured naloxone from a single supplier, but Hikma Pharmaceuticals is fighting hard to get a contract — despite evidence that their double-dose version increases the risk of withdrawal symptoms.

Health

Where are the Safe Injection Facilities Cuomo Promised for New York?

March 30, 2021, 5:00 a.m.March 30, 2021, 8:56 a.m.

He committed three years ago to ing safe injection sites for drug s — then reversed course, activists say. Now, they see a new chance to pressure the embattled governor.

The Bronx

Drug Treatment Clinic Declared ‘Dead’ Buys Bronx Property, Defying Opponents

March 3, 2020, 8:24 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

Records show Carnegie Hill Institute purchased a Williamsbridge Road building residents complain is too close to schools for a clinic.

Health

IDNYC Drug Discounts Cancelled for Addictive Opioid Medications

Dec. 13, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:55 p.m.

BigAppleRX program can no longer be used for many pain pills — part of a trend toward restrictions that some doctors and advocates worry goes too far.

Opioid Crisis

Opioid Settlement Advisory Board Urge Gov. Hochul to Make Emergency Declaration

City’s Public Health Vending Machine Program Ends Up With Just Four Installed Out of 10 Announced

Pharma Firm That Owes Millions in Opioid Settlement Wants in on Lucrative Anti-Overdose Drug Contract

Where are the Safe Injection Facilities Cuomo Promised for New York?

Drug Treatment Clinic Declared ‘Dead’ Buys Bronx Property, Defying Opponents

IDNYC Drug Discounts Cancelled for Addictive Opioid Medications

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