Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to go over a multitude of issues, such as racism in specialized high schools, the legalization of marijuana, and the environment.
Mayor de Blasio appeared live at City Hall to discuss a multitude of issues, some of them being the legalization of marijuana, his new implementations on safe injection sites, and the new executive budget put out by the Mayor.
Health Experts, Community Leaders, and Elected Officials praised Mayor de Blasio's plan to open overdose prevention centers, citing the necessity of safety measures in a time when so many are overdosing.
Mayor de Blasio spoke on the Brian Lehrer show to speak on a multitude of issues, ranging from injection sites and public marijuana smoking, landlord rights, and opportunities for parole for violent offenders.
This report provides an estimate of the fiscal impact of legalizing adult-use marijuana sales in NY. The estimated legal, adult-use marijuana market of $1.3 billion could conservatively yield annual tax revenues of as much as $1.3 billion total at the State and City levels.
Pursuant to Local Law 48 of 2016, this report is presented by the New York City Municipal Drug Strategy Council (MDSC) and includes recommendations to enhance the City's drug strategy.
Mayor de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced that Alexis Confer will serve as the first-ever Executive Director of ThriveNYC, the City’s $850 million plan to address mental illness and substance misuse.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced a $22 million annual investment to expand HealingNYC, the citywide plan to combat the opioid epidemic.
First Lady Chirlane McCray and Mayor de Blasio highlighted the importance of fighting against drug addiction within their speeches, such as pointing out the universality of addiction across all backgrounds.