Heroin Task Force
In March 2014, the New York State Senate Majority Coalition created the Joint Senate Task Force on Heroin and Opioid Addiction to examine the alarming rise in use of heroin and opioids across New York State. Task Force members look at the issues surrounding the increase in drug abuse, addiction, and drug related crimes; solicit input from experts and other stakeholders; and develop recommendations used to create legislation to address concerns that are raised.
Murphy Brings Shed the Meds Program to Brewster
August 2, 2016
Murphy sponsors prescription drug drop off in Pawling
June 25, 2016
Governor signs Murphy's landmark heroin bill into law
June 23, 2016
Murphy: Act quickly to get NARCAN to school nurses
April 16, 2015
Heroin Task Force announces first round of forums
April 13, 2015
Sobering news, N.Y. now America's heroin capital
March 16, 2015
Pawling community forum searches for solutions to heroin addiction
February 25, 2015
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