The case was the first of its kind, targeting every point of the prescription opioid supply chain, from manufacturers to pharmacy chains that filled prescriptions. Source: New York Times
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Fentanyl in Bottle Kills Toddler, and Father Is Charged
By Gotham Rex on December 2, 2021
The death of 22-month-old Charles Rosa-Velloso was just one of several opioid-related fatalities of young children this year. Source: New York Times
Supervised Injection Sites for Drug Users to Open in New York City
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2021
The Manhattan facilities will provide clean needles, administer medication to reverse overdoses and provide users with options for addiction treatment. Source: New York Times
Inside Fentanyl’s Mounting Death Toll: ‘This Is Poison’
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2021
While a rise in overdose deaths shows the devastating consequences of the opioid’s spread, less is understood about how the drug has proliferated. Source: New York Times
Overdose Deaths Reached Record High as the Pandemic Spread
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2021
More than 100,000 Americans died from drug overdoses in the yearlong period ending in April, government researchers said. Source: New York Times
Fetty Wap Is Arrested on Federal Drug Charges at Citi Field
By Gotham Rex on October 29, 2021
The rapper, who had been set to perform at the Rolling Loud music festival, was arraigned Friday on Long Island. Source: New York Times
After Years of Sexual Abuse Allegations, How Did This Doctor Keep Working?
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2021
Hospital staff members looked the other way while Ricardo Cruciani addicted vulnerable women to pain medications and assaulted them, according to a new lawsuit. Source: New York Times
Michael K. Williams' Cause of Death Was a Drug Overdose, Authorities Say
By Gotham Rex on September 24, 2021
The actor known for “The Wire,” who was found dead in his apartment earlier this month, died of intoxication by a mixture of heroin, cocaine and fentanyl. He had been open about his struggle with addiction. Source: New York Times
The Cocaine Was Laced With Fentanyl. Now 6 Are Dead From Overdoses.
By Gotham Rex on August 31, 2021
The deaths over three days in Suffolk County reflect a dangerous shift in the street-drug marketplace, according to police and prosecutors. Source: New York Times
As Overdoses Soar, This State’s Largest Needle Exchange Is Being Evicted
By Gotham Rex on August 11, 2021
Syringe-access sites have been proven to reduce opioid overdoses and curb disease. New Jersey is about to shut down its biggest one. Source: New York Times
An Opioid Case Like No Other: New York vs the Entire Supply Chain
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2021
New York’s sweeping lawsuit is the first opioid case in which a jury rather than a judge will decide the outcome. Source: New York Times
Residents and Revelers Clash Over Washington Square Park
By Gotham Rex on June 18, 2021
As the pandemic eases, the park has attracted crowds of young people who regard it as a place to let loose. Residents say the scene is out of control. Source: New York Times
Husband of Mayor Lovely Warren Is Arrested in Rochester, N.Y.
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
Timothy Granison’s arrest was the latest crisis for the re-election campaign of Mayor Lovely Warren of Rochester, N.Y., who suggested the investigation was part of a conspiracy against her. Source: New York Times
The Pandemic Almost Derailed This Comeback Story
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
After receiving a 30-year prison sentence, John Gargano won clemency, then rebuilt his career twice. Like New York City, he’s back on his game. Source: New York Times
3 NYPD Officers Charged in Bribe Scheme
By Gotham Rex on May 11, 2021
The officers, one of them retired, funneled work to a tow truck company for kickbacks and sold car crash victims’ personal information, prosecutors say. Source: New York Times