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Drugs

A person holds up a dose of Naloxone, a rescue dosage for opioid users who overdose.
Homelessness

Drug Overdoses Continue to Rise Inside NYC Homeless Shelters

David Brand | June 30, 2022

The number of drug overdoses inside Department of Homeless Services shelters reached new heights in the second half of 2021, though staff and clients managed to reverse more than 90 percent of the overdoses.

Investigations

Amid Debate Over Designated Injection Sites, Dwindling ‘Safe’ Options for NYC’s Opioid Users

Tomas Navia | January 15, 2019

A nonprofit that provides clean shooting supplies was evicted from its offices late last year. That deprived its clients of a warm place to visit, and a place where someone would notice if they overdosed in the bathroom.

Justice

Manhattan Pot Prosecutions Down 94%. DA Sees Success, Critics See Disparities

Harry DiPrinzio | November 2, 2018

Three months after a new policy to quell marijuana prosecutions by the Manhattan DA took effect, the DA’s office is touting its success but advocates are arguing that loopholes mean it has unequal impact across racial demographics.

CITY VIEWS: OPINIONS and ANALYSIS

CityViews: Medical Marijuana Key to Curbing NY’s Opioid Crisis

Junella Chin | June 15, 2018

Two pieces of proposed legislation in Albany offer lawmakers the opportunity to dramatically expand the state’s program and target medical marijuana to those who are mired in opioid use and addiction.

Brooklyn

Video: Public Advocate Tish James Talks Pot, NYCHA, Nixon and 2021

Jarrett Murphy | May 2, 2018

She says she’s not picked a candidate yet in the gubernatorial primary, but is effusive in her praise of the governor, She also says her ‘No. 1 focus’ is her current job, although she is raising money to run in three years for a different one.

city

CityViews: Opioids are a Crisis, but Crack is Still a Scourge in Some Communities

Michael Walrond | September 18, 2017

‘Unlike the swift response to the opioid epidemic that’s hitting middle-class white Americans, the response to crack has fallen inexcusably short.’

Justice

Brooklyn Bureau: NYPD Towers May Defuse Cop, Community Friction

Malik Singleton | February 22, 2012

Some Brooklynites who live and work near the borough’s two police watchtowers say the observation posts are affecting more than the incidence of crime.

Investigations

Sales of HIV Meds Catch Lawmakers' Eyes

Diane Jeantet | January 18, 2012

Prosecutors and legislators report an increase in illegal sales of HIV medication by people looking to feed their families or support drug habits. Will tougher criminal penalties slow the market?

Justice

Mixed Evidence of Methadone Crackdown

Stacy Lipson | December 20, 2011

An advocacy group’s survey says police harassment of methadone patients is common. Statistics suggest methadone-related arrests are rare.

Bronx

In Debate Over New Jail, City Says An Aim Is To Prevent Violence

Kelly Virella | June 22, 2011

Hoping to reduce fights, prevent suicide and help inmates avoid returning to jail, New York is changing the way it evaluates new prisoners—and building a new jail. Advocates are split on whether that will solve the problem.

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