ACTIVISTS HIT BACK AT GOVERNOR HOCHUL’S PROPOSED SOLUTIONS TO END OVERDOSE flic.kr/s/aHBqjBF9dn #EndOverdoseNY VOCAL-NY EndOverdoseNY PAIN Truth Pharm Drug Policy Alliance STAP OnPoint NYC NEXT Distro Seth Pollack National Harm Reduction Coalition Bailey House ACT UP NY Jasmine Budnella

VOCAL-NY protestors on Wednesday criticized what they view as the state's politicization of its response to the overdose crisis. "We're done with empty promises and never-ending funerals." timesunion.com/state/article/…

Governor Kathy Hochul has claimed that OPC are not a viable use of opioid settlement funds, despite precedent in other states and consistent recommendation from the NYS Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board. By Topical Depression Kastalia: filtermag.org/ny-gov-hochul-…

"Where I work, I have access to Narcan, but that's not the same for a lot of people that I know…I imagine with the easier access to test strips and Narcan that all these people that die here in Texas every day, you know, they'll have a better shot."  kvue.com/article/news/l…

.Governor Kathy Hochul said "that she doesn’t have the authority to act on overdose prevention centers, that there are laws that are in the way,” said Toni Smith of Drug Policy Alliance. “States can absolutely act on this issue, and are. It’s not true that you can’t act.” #OPCSolidarity

NOW: We’re at the Governor’s Mansion and in front of the State Capitol for #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay On #IOAD24 we honor lives lost needlessly to overdose, and recommit to our fight to end the drug war and save lives.

Despite a reported reduction in overdose deaths in NY, we don't just take our foot off the gas when we have lives to save. A New Yorker is still dying every 90 mins from an overdose & it's heavily impacting Black + Brown folks. OnPoint NYC has saved many lives. Authorize OPCs!

READ: "Headlines & politicians declare victory and priorities move on—leaving Black and Brown communities with broken promises, the same systemic issues, and the blame for not overcoming these conditions." Jawanza James Williams | He, Him| 🌹 VOCAL_US filtermag.org/black-brown-co…

This year, CDC data showed a decline in annual overdose deaths. But upon closer look, this reflects a decrease in deaths among white people. Black & Brown communities still face a worsening crisis. “This is no cause for celebration,” writes Jawanza James Williams | He, Him| 🌹 at VOCAL-NY 🧵

.Jessica González-Rojas is spot on! #OPCSolidarity In NY, overdose death rates for white people remained largely the same from 2020-2023, but rates among Black & Latine people increased by 24% & 12%, respectively. VOCAL-NY's op-ed digs into these disparities: filtermag.org/black-brown-co…

Pictures from today’s International Overdose Awareness Day in Rochester! Thank you to our partners at the the Father Tracy Advocacy Center! #HarmReductionSavesLives #NoMoreDrugWar

Today is #IOAD. Before Governor Kathy Hochul puts out another press release or tweet claiming success on the overdose crisis - we want to remind her Black & Brown NYers overdose rates continue to rise. “This is no cause for celebration. This is not progress.” filtermag.org/black-brown-co…

Moving from awareness to action on overdose prevention is vital—lives are at stake. New York State has the tools needed to #EndOverdose and to help ensure New Yorkers don't prematurely lose their loved ones by authorizing Overdose Prevention Centers statewide. OnPoint NYC #OPCs

I stood with NYS Office of Mental Health and partners in the harm reduction community to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day. Overdoses can be prevented so we must expand access to life-saving measures. My heart is with the families of loved ones we've lost to the overdose crisis.

We won't ever end homelessness if we're not serious about preventing evictions and providing relief to many rent-burdened households. Carolina, her daughter,  and others need leadership willing to help and not block measures aimed at assisting them. gothamist.com/news/bronx-mom…

Access to public restrooms makes for healthier and cleaner communities, as long as we prioritize their maintenance. We must develop an intentional plan to build an equitable public bathroom infrastructure that addresses the needs of all New Yorkers. amny.com/news/nyc-publi…

The Adams Administration’s refusal to enact laws that remove barriers for New Yorkers to access CityFHEPS housing assistance has a real human impact. The laws could help Carolina Tejada and her 12-year-old daughter, like many in our city, but they’re running out of options amidst

It's time for New York City to address the woeful lack of public bathrooms by passing the #FreeToPee bills. These laws would require the city to create a comprehensive plan to open & maintain more public bathrooms. New York City Council NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse Rita C. Joseph Gale Brewer Council Member Shekar Krishnan

The next presidential debate is Tuesday, and we need ABC moderators to ask Harris & Trump about overdose! @abc David Muir Linsey Davis - the country deserves to hear how our next president will address our skyrocketing overdose crisis. Sign the petition: engage.drugpolicy.org/secure/abc-new…

Filthy public bathrooms in NYC is a public health crisis that impacts our most vulnerable neighbors. New York City Council must pass #FreeToPee & require NYC to make a plan for a public bathroom infrastructure!  NYC Council Member Sandy Nurse Rita C. Joseph Gale A. Brewer Council Member Shekar Krishnan gothamist.com/news/many-nyc-…