Attorney General James Delivers Millions To Help NY Combat Opioid Crisis, Allergan Agrees Not To Sell Opioids

12/08/202112/08/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with opioid manufacturer Allergan Finance. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave this field blank.By submitting this form,…

Attorney General James To Deliver Up To $36.8 Million To Central NY To Combat Opioid Crisis

10/12/202110/12/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James today continued her statewide ‘HealNY’ tour of New York state with a stop in Syracuse. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

Attorney General James To Deliver Up To $1.5 Billion To Combat Opioid Crisis From Harlem To The Hudson

10/04/202110/04/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James today began her statewide ‘HealNY’ tour of New York state, where she will begin delivering the first of up to $1.5 billion to combat the opioid epidemic. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

Taking Care With Opioid Medication From Harlem To Hollywood

09/09/202109/09/2021

Opioids are an effective form of pain relief. However, they can be very addictive, can sometimes produce unwanted side effects and can be lethal if you overdose. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You…

Attorney General James Helps Secure $4.5 Billion From Sackler Family for Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis

09/03/202109/03/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she has secured more than $4.5 billion from the Sackler family and foundations that they control for their role in fueling the opioid crisis. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive…

Some Pediatric Opioid Prescriptions May Increase The Risk Of Addiction And Overdose, Study finds

08/23/202108/23/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James today issued a consumer alert, warning both consumers and businesses to be on alert for potential price gouging. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant…

Attorney General James Reaches Agreement With Big Three Opioid In NYS Distributors

07/21/202107/21/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with McKesson Corporation, Cardinal Health Inc., and Amerisource Bergen Drug Corporation. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave…

Attorney General James Responds To Record High Opioid Overdose Deaths During COVID-19 Pandemic

07/14/202107/14/2021

NY Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that overdose deaths topped 93,000 from Harlem to Hawaii in 2020. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem…

Attorney General James’ Statement At Commencement of Trial Against Various Opioid Manufacturers And Distributors

06/29/202106/29/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement at the commencement of the trial against multiple opioid manufacturers and distributors. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact…

Attorney General James Reaches $230 Million Settlement For Treatment And Prevention Of Opioid Crisis

06/26/202106/26/2021

NY Attorney General Letitia James today announced an agreement with Johnson & Johnson (J&J) — that will deliver up to $230 million to NYers from Harlem to the Hudson. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…

Attorney General James Applauds Passage Of Bill Creating Opioid Settlement Fund

06/10/202106/10/2021

New York Attorney General Letitia James today applauded the passage of bills by both chambers of the state legislature — S.7194 and A.6395B. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please leave…

Opioid Overdoses From Multiple Substances Have Spiked From Harlem To Hollywood

11/24/202011/24/2020

A new study conducted by researchers from Boston Medical Center found that opioid overdose deaths that involve more than one substance are most common in young people. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant…

Senate Majority Takes Major Steps To Combat The Opioid Crisis From Harlem To The Hudson

02/04/202002/04/2020

The Senate Majority today advanced bills to combat substance misuse and protect New York communities from the scourge of opioid addiction. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine. (You can unsubscribe anytime)Constant Contact Use. Please…

Touro College Receives $1.36M To Train Students To Fight Opioids From Harlem To Hollis

11/20/201911/20/2019

Touro College and its Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) have secured two grants totaling $1.36 million to train students, faculty and staff in fighting the nation’s opioid crisis. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem World Magazine.…

Senate Majority Announces Statewide Hearings And Roundtable Discussions On The Opioid Epidemic

07/22/201907/22/2019

Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins today announced that the Joint Senate Task Force on Opioids, Addiction & Overdose Prevention will be holding seven hearings and roundtable discussions across the state. Become a Harlem Insider! Sign-Up for our Newsletter *Select list(s) to subscribe toHarlem World Magazine Example: Yes, I would like to receive emails from Harlem…