addiction

Mar
01
Heroin Task Force Tackles Stigma In Dyker Heights: “Nobody Wants A Treatment Center In Their Backyard”

Heroin Task Force Tackles Stigma In Dyker Heights: “Nobody Wants A Treatment Center In Their Backyard”

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Jan
21
Tomorrow Night: “Stand Against Drugs” Town Hall At Kings Bay Y

Tomorrow Night: “Stand Against Drugs” Town Hall At Kings Bay Y

Source: Group Health Cooperative / YouTubeThe Kings Bay Y and Dynamic Youth Community are inviting the community to attend a “Stand
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Apr
10

Cymbrowitz, Golden Push Gambling Impact Study As State Moves Forward With Casino Expansion

Source: sincerelyhiten/FlickrThe following is a press release from the offices of State Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz: A bill introduced by
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Nov
15

Cymbrowitz Proposes Bill To Strengthen Community Input In Placement Of Drug Treatment Facilities

The proposed location for First Steps to RecoveryIn the midst of the summer drama centered around a proposed drug and
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Sep
23

State Pulls Plug On East 21st Street Rehab Center

The proposed location for First Steps to RecoveryThe state agency charged with approving drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers has reversed
2 min read
Aug
01

Reviled Rehab Clinic Owners Says Scavo’s Comments Were Offensive, Threatens Hate Crime Complaint

The proposed location of the facility.The owner of the controversial drug rehabilitation facility attempting to plant its flag on
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Jan
30

Bullet Points: Neighbors Outraged By CB15 Vote Approving Drug Abuse Treatment Center

“Bullet Points” is our format for Community Board 15 meeting coverage, providing takeaways we think are important. Information in Bullet
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Dec
10

One Rehab Center Approved, Another Denied: CB Says It’s About Style

Community Board 15 voted in favor of permitting one drug rehabilitation center in the neighborhood, but voted down another, saying
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Sep
28

Tomorrow: Prescription Pill Take Back Day – Get Rid Of Your Expired Or Unused Drugs Safely!

Source: e-MagineArt.com/FlickrPrescription drug abuse is on the rise, and, for the youth, is often their gateway to harder
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Mar
19

Cymbrowitz Concerned About Seven New Casinos In NY, Increase In Addiction Problems

The following is a press release from the offices of Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz: Assemblyman Steven Cymbrowitz, Chairman of the Committee
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