In this episode of Play it Forward, we interview Frank Tarentino, Special Agent in Charge-NY DEA. He leads the largest division in the DEA, the NY Division, as Special Agent in Charge. We discuss the fentanyl crisis and offer resources. https://t.co/THU4Zjdq9T @DEANEWYORKDiv
Huge news: Our FEND Off Fentanyl Act passed the Senate early this morning!
This legislation will help cut off the illicit supply of fentanyl that is coming into our communities from China and Mexico. Now it’s up to the House to pass this into law.
LICADD, FIST and GGT proudly stands with @RayTierneyDA and Suffolk County Executive @EdRomaine and extends utmost appreciation for championing today’s rally!
We also thank the families and friends of victims who have died due to fentanyl, local and state legislators,
Christmas arrived early to the Ronald McDonald House, where riders on Harleys arrived with bags of gifts for families with hospitalized children. https://t.co/WbCmOcA4Gk
It's #redribbonweek! In support of the nation's largest and longest running drug-use campaign, LICADD Director of Programming Adam Birkenstock, LCSW is presenting on Healthy Decision Making and The Risks of Vaping in North Shore Elementary Schools today!
Have you ever met parents who have lost their child(ren) to overdose? They are warriors and won’t stop. These are the people pushing to hold the US government accountable in the opioid overdose crisis. If you think a little rain would stop them, think again!
Not one more 💜
🔔 Listen in: Parent Advocates Carole Trottere and Lori Carbonaro featured on the latest episode of The Play It Forward Project, discussing their experience at the @trailoftruthnat in Washington, D.C. and the upcoming DEA Family Summit in NYC: https://t.co/x62dmotNQu
Stony Brook, Adelphi and NYIT climbed the ranks in revamped 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings, benefiting from new criteria giving more weight to educational outcomes for low-income and first-generation students, while eliminating factors such as alumni giving and small classes.
According to U.S. News & World Report, the changes to methodology were the most significant in its 40-year history.
Stony Brook University's rise from 77 to 58, "is the highest rank ever for a SUNY institution," school officials said. More details are here: https://t.co/Ty5PLEQRA1
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Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney said he's returning thousands of dollars in campaign contributions from some of the county's politically powerful police unions while he determines whether it's legal and ethical to accept money from them. https://t.co/TfxxjKhLKn
📢Mark your calendar! LICADD is thrilled to support and participate in the 8th Annual Long Island United Walk for Hope & Recovery on Saturday, September 30th to celebrate National Recovery Month! 💜 Click the following link to register today: https://t.co/JR8gXvY4Gq
LICADD celebrates National Recovery Month by announcing partnership 🎉
LICADD partners with Families in Support of Treatment and Gabriel's Giving Tree to provide comprehensive recovery, advocacy and loss services to Long Island Families struggling with substance use disorder
Special thanks to @PhoenixHousesNY for the incredible honor to have LICADD Executive Director Steve Chassman provide a testimonial in honor of #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. Join us at 5pm in Ronkonkoma for a day of remembrance and recovery.
DOJ Announces Major Fentanyl Arrest of Chinese Nationals
"This escalating problem with fentanyl poisonings and unprecedented deaths is not only a public health emergency but a huge national security threat," Maltz said.
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LICADD is with @SenGillibrand, @NassauExec Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Police Department Commissioner @PaddyRyderNCPD and Carole Trottere at Nassau County Police Department Center.