With Overdose Deaths at All-Time High, Hochul Ignores Calls to Declare Emergency
The governor has neglected to announce a public emergency over the increasingly deadly opioid epidemic. Observers are perplexed.
“I think that the executive and the legislature think they’re doing enough.”
“Overdose numbers are going up every year in New York state. They are leveling off in other states and nationally.”
December 15, 2023 — This story has been updated with a statement from the governor’s office sent after publication.
While New York City’s public campaign finance system endures scandals, the state won’t audit the majority of campaigns.
After DA Sandra Doorley berated a police officer, Hochul referred her to a commission that is yet to become active — and lacks the authority to issue discipline.
A version of good cause eviction and new hate crimes are in; new taxes on the wealthy and education cuts are out. Here’s where things landed in this year’s budget.
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Stark disparities in access to life-saving medication for opioid addiction persist between facilities — and racial groups.
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