MEDIA ADVISORY:

** PLEASE NOTE UPDATED SCHEDULE **

The Heroin Task Force appointed by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo will meet on Wednesday, May 25 on Long Island and Staten 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:

Long Island

Wednesday, May 25^th, 2016

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Farmingdale State College

Campus Center, Ballroom

2350 Broadhollow Road

Farmingdale, NY, 11735

RSVP to attend the session at: li_herointaskforce@exec.ny.gov

Staten Island

Wednesday, May 25^th, 2016

3:15 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.

CYO-MIV Community Center

6541 Hylan Blvd.

Staten Island, NY, 10309

RSVP to attend the session at: si_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/.