Off-duty EMT at Knicks parade helps save man after apparent overdose
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
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An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
An off-duty emergency worker jumped into action at the New York Knicks championship parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
An NYPD narcotics canine named Mulk is back on the job after a near-death experience during a drug busts in the Bronx and Manhattan.
Mulk is a very good girl who is very good at her job. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman recently got to see her practice her drug-sniffing skills at the police canine training facility in Brooklyn.
As CBS News New York's John Dias explains, learning how to use the life-saving devices is only the beginning of the battle against fentanyl.
Centers for Disease Control data shows 1,600 fewer people died of overdoses in New York from August of 2023 to August of 2024 than in the 12 months prior.
A Long Island father whose son died from fentanyl poisoning is producing a video game that teaches players to avoid fentanyl, recognize the symptoms and save a life with Narcan.
A Long Island father is on a mission to save lives after the death of his son. Three years ago, the young man was at a crowded casino when he was sickened by fentanyl and no one administered Narcan. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has been following the opioid crisis and has more on Monday's training.
"This has been the biggest drug threat we have ever seen in the history of DEA," Special Agent in Charge Frank Tarentino said.
The state has authorized the East Village shop to do so, but some neighbors say it's hurting the community.
The state has authorized the East Village shop to do so, but some neighbors say it's hurting the community. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
It's not clear yet if the mayor will sign it.
A bill passed by the New York City Council would require all public schools to carry the opioid overdose antidote naloxone. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/41fRrpe
Health data shows fentanyl was involved in 81% of all overdoses last year across the five boroughs.
However, some principals told CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram they haven't received it yet.
Organizers say knowing how to administer Narcan is now as important as knowing how to perform CPR.
A Brooklyn church is taking steps to help with the growing fentanyl crisis in our area. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3LTiqjH
Big box outlets expect to have naloxone, also known as Narcan, available online and on store shelves by next week.
The overdose reversal drug Narcan is set to become available over-the-counter as early as next week. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan has more on the effort to spread awareness about the opioid crisis on Long Island. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47RWUoZ
CBS New York has learned New York City public school nurses started to receive Narcan training on June 14.
In CBS New York's investigation earlier this year, we found school districts across our area had Narcan in their schools and nurses trained to use it, but New York City public schools were not prepared with it. As CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports, that has now changed. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3PU4wRt
In the 12-month period ending in Oct. 2022, the United States recorded 101,750 overdose deaths, primarily from opioids.
