NYC workers may be forced to clean up drug needles next to syringe ‘exchange’ spots thanks to new bill
Workers at “needle exchange” spots across the city may be forced to collect used drug syringes that end up as litter under a new bill unveiled Thursday. Council member Oswald Feliz’s new bill would ...
‘They’re everywhere’: Boston losing fight against spread of used drug needles
The number of 311 reports of discarded needles has surged since the city ended a popular needle-buyback program.
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Syringe exchange fears hobble fight against West Virginia HIV outbreak
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NYC lawmaker wants city to clean up used drug needles near exchange sites, report says
New York City Councilmember Oswald Feliz introduced legislation Thursday to require the city to deal with discarded needles in areas near needle exchange sites.