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GOVERNOR ANDREW M. CUOMO
COMMISSIONER ARLENE GONZÁLEZ-SANCHEZ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 23, 2016
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Lieutenant Governor Hochul and Task Force Co-Chair NYS OASS Commissioner Arlene González-Sánchez Convene Heroin & Opioid Abuse Task Force? Listening Sessions in Staten Island and Long Island Wednesday |
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The Heroin Task Force appointed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will meet on Wednesday, May 25 on Staten Island and Long Island. The purpose of the meetings is for Task Force members to receive testimony about recommended changes to law, regulations, policy or practice related to heroin and opioid addiction prevention, treatment and recovery. Supporting information is welcome in the form of written comments at herointaskforce@exec.ny.gov. Media are invited to attend the following two Task Force sessions:
Staten Island Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Li Greci’s Staaten 697 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY, 10310
RSVP to attend the session at: si_herointaskforce@exec.ny.gov.
Long Island Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Farmingdale State College Campus Center, Ballroom 2350 Broadhollow Road Farmingdale, NY, 11735
RSVP to attend the session at: li_herointaskforce@exec.ny.gov
The Task Force will build upon the state’s previous efforts and develop a comprehensive statewide plan to break the cycle of opioid addiction in New York. Specifically, members will identify ways to expand awareness of heroin and opioid addiction; enhance statewide prevention efforts; increase access to treatment; and improve support for those in recovery. For more information, visit: http://www.combatheroin.ny.gov/. |
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