On International Overdose Awareness Day, the town square in Newton was the site of a candlelight vigil and public walk-through remembrance display of memories of lives lost to overdose. (Photo by Ryan T.) Overdose deaths tail off, even as addiction rages on As fentanyl continues to cut its deadly swath through American communities, a tailing number of deaths by overdose represents... Local News 17 Jan 2023 | 03:11
Covid and opioids make ‘a great storm of the worst possible things’ Covid has amplified the already aggravated, ongoing opioid crisis. During the first pandemic year, 2020, the tristate area... Home 25 Jan 2022 | 06:28
Pictured from left to right: Mike Griffin, executive director, County Executives of America, NYSAC Executive Director Stephen J. Acquario, Albany County Executive Dan McCoy, Joseph F. Rice, an attorney with Motley Rice, and Orange County Executive Steven M. Neuhaus met to discuss upcoming opioid settlements. Provided photo. ‘An opportunity to hold opioid distributors accountable for their unlawful actions’ Orange County will share in the proceeds of a landmark $1.1 billion suit designed to help abate the ongoing scourge of painkiller... Home 28 Jul 2021 | 09:46
