“Today’s passage of heroin epidemic relief legislation further illustrates the senate’s commitment to finding a solution to a disease that has devastated families and communities across our entire state. As a former co-chair, and current member of the New York State Senate’s Heroin Task Force, I have seen first-hand the destructive impact and consequences associated with this disease, and am proud of the effort our state has put forth. Our approach must be one of balance and coordination, addressing treatment, recovery and prevention. We must also be unafraid to hold the criminals that peddle these narcotics accountable for their crimes and treat them as the murderers they are.”

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