Rather than stigmatize and criminalize, the bill takes an evidence-based approach to saving lives
At the February 24th Stated Meeting of the New York City Council, Councilmembers Ossé and Powers are introducing harm-reduction legislation to improve the safety of nightlife establishments. The bill would require the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to create the Nightlife Opioid Antagonist Program to help prevent opioid overdoses in nightlife establishments.
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The Caucus released the following joint statement in response to a series of mayoral appointments of individuals with anti-gay histories
New York City went to the polls in November to elect a government among the most diverse in history. The people have spoken: inclusion, dignity, and justice are clear shared values. Unfortunately, a number of Mayor Adams’ new appointments are steps in the opposite direction.
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Council member Chi Ossé will chair the Committee on Cultural Affairs,
Libraries, and International Intergroup Relations. He will also sit on the committees on Consumer and worker protection, Finance, General welfare, Public housing, Sanitation and solid waste management
Brooklyn, NY: The Committee assignments for the 2022 City Council were announced today.
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Residents of District 36, Bed-Stuy and N. Crown Heights, will have the opportunity to decide how to spend a portion of the city budget, right in their own neighborhoods
Brooklyn, NY: Participatory budgeting is back in the new year. Each City Council district has the opportunity to craft proposals for how to spend a portion of the city budget on projects designed and planned by community members.
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