New York City

NYC Bans Alcohol Ads on City Properties to Reduce Problem Drinking

NYC joins LA, Philadelphia and San Francisco in restricting alcohol advertising on city-owned spaces.

Runners In Recovery Conquer The NYC Marathon

“It’s a miracle story. This group, last year, some were in prison, now they are in the program running the New York City Marathon.” More than 50,000 people ran in this year’s New York City Marathon on Sunday (Nov. 4). Among them was team Odyssey House, a small group of people in recovery. The team… Continue reading Runners In Recovery Conquer The NYC Marathon

NYC Welcomes Public To Marijuana "Listening Sessions"

The public’s feedback will help state officials draft legislation to legalize marijuana in New York. New York is hosting “listening sessions” across the state to gather the public’s input on marijuana legalization. The Regulated Marijuana Listening Sessions will run from September to mid-October across New York state, as Governor Andrew Cuomo announced in August. “Community… Continue reading NYC Welcomes Public To Marijuana "Listening Sessions"

Cocaine Safety Tips Rolled Out As Part Of NYC Awareness Campaign

Though critics feel the safety tips are promoting drug use, the health department counters, “We can’t connect New Yorkers to treatment if they are dead.” New York City is trying to get the word out about cocaine laced with fentanyl with a new harm reduction effort: issuing cocaine safety tips. As CBS New York reports, this… Continue reading Cocaine Safety Tips Rolled Out As Part Of NYC Awareness Campaign