Donovan To Unveil Fed Legislation Combating Fatal Fentanyl Overdoses
Congressman Dan Donovan (Southern Brooklyn, Staten Island) today will unveil his legislative proposal to combat a national surge in overdose deaths caused by fentanyl, a synthetic opioid that is 50 times more powerful than heroin.
Drug traffickers mix fentanyl with heroin or counterfeit prescription painkillers and sell them to unsuspecting users, which has led to an increase in the number of fatal overdoses nationwide.
Donovan will be joined by Sarah Chamberlain, President of the Republican Main Street Partnership, whose membership has focused on policies to combat the substance abuse epidemic. The legislation comes after Donovan spent after months of meetings with federal law enforcement agencies,
The unveiling of the legislation is slated for 11 a.m., today in Donovan’s Staten Island District Office, 265 New Dorp Lane.
Levin’s Committee To Study Bill Mandating Disclosures Of Sexual Orientation
City Council Member Stephen Levin, chair of the Committee of General Welfare, will hold a hearing on a package of bills requiring the collection of data regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.
The proposed measures would require the Department of Social Services, the Administration for Children’s Services, the Department of Homeless Services, the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Department for the Aging, the Department of Youth and Community Development, the Department of Education, and any other agencies designated by the Mayor to provide to all persons served by the agency with a demographic information survey that contains questions regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.
The bill would also require an annual review of all forms from the designated agencies, or any other agency designated by the Mayor, that collect demographic information, are completed by persons seeking services, and are within the administering agencies’ authority to amend. The bill would require all such forms to be amended to ask questions about sexual orientation and gender identity within five years.
The measure would further require reporting on the collected data.
The hearing is slated for 10:30 a.m. today in the City Council Chambers in Lower Manhattan.
Cumbo, Barron, Mealy Host Forum On Government Careers
City Council Women Laurie Cumbo (Fort Greene, Clinton Hill, Prospect Heights), Inez Barron (East New York) and Darlene Mealy (Brownsville) on Thursday will host a forum for those that want to learn how to run for political office or work in government.
While the event has several women-oriented sponsors, and features some of the most dynamic and powerful women in the entire state, including keynote address speaker New York State Lieutenant Governor Kathy C. Hochul, all genders are welcome to attend.
The event is slated for between 4-7 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at Medgar Evers College, 1638 Bedford Avenue in Crown Heights. It will also feature a live DJ, dancing, refreshments, and panel discussions.
Malliotakis To Host CPR Training
Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis (Bay Ridge, Staten Island) on Saturday is joining Professional Heartstarters in hosting a free training program teaching the basics of CPR.
“Our CPR training classes have been very well attended in the past, as so many members of the community are interested in learning this vital skill. It’s a community-wide benefit for as many people as possible to know the basics, so we encourage everyone to take advantage of this free session,” said Malliotakis.
Attendees should note that this class does not provide official CPR certification, but will teach basic CPR. Anyone interested in attending this CPR training program should call Malliotakis’ office at 718-987-0197 or emailmarronep@nyassembly.gov. Space is limited.
Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP Obtain $1.85 Settlement
WRSH attorneys Bryce Moses and Joseph Stoduto obtained a settlement for $1,850,000 on behalf of a thirty-five year old grocery store cashier from Queens.
The woman was driving her vehicle in Brooklyn when another motorist struck the vehicle, resulting in a serious collision. As a result of the accident, our client suffered injuries to her neck requiring surgery.
During the course of the litigation, Stoduto won a decision from the Court that the defendants were 100% responsible for the collision, despite the defendants contention that they did nothing wrong. The defendants took the position that our client’s damages were minimal, and made a settlement offer of only $100,000 so Moses took the case to trial.
Shortly after the start of trial the defendants reconsidered their position and Bryce successfully negotiated a settlement in the amount of $1,850,000.
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NOTE: KCP will take off tomorrow to observe the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur
