substance abuse

New York's bail reform law does not allocate any additional funds for treatment centers and similar programs, which has been a bipartisan critique of the 2019 policy.

The Wolf administration could implement new oversight of recovery homes by mid-2022, though challenges could cause delays.

“In my view, the county taxpayers shouldn’t foot a bill for a crisis that we didn’t create."

"We need to be ready, and this project is going to be an important tool that we have to address this crisis.”

"You’re locking my friends in cages when they need to be in hospital rooms.”

"We’re trying to re-enter a person into the community so they fit in better, so they don’t come back here."

"Basically, if you overdose on fentanyl, you’re probably not gonna get revived even if someone tries to. It’s a death sentence. It’s very concerning."