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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 ...
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NYC lawmaker wants city to clean up used drug needles near exchange sites, report says
“Needle exchange programs can be life-saving, but we must ensure these programs are implemented responsibly,” Feliz told the publication. “Communities should not have to cope with discarded ...