New state legislation combats opioid crisis
New state legislation takes a big step toward fighting the ongoing heroin and opioid epidemic.…
Monthly Archives: September, 2016
‘There are only so many hours in a day’
Editor’s Note: A CSEA member working in the Unified Court System said she’s seen the…
A mother’s grief turns to activism
NIAGARA FALLS — To many CSEA members, the heroin and opioid epidemic is not just…
Heroin epidemic affects us all
Thousands of New Yorkers, mostly young adults, are dying every year from heroin and opioid…
New ‘Slow Down to Get Around’ law protects sanitation workers
The next time you encounter a sanitation or recycling truck on the road, Slow Down…
Get out and VOTE!
No matter what you do on Election Day on Nov. 8, get out and vote!…
Retirement doesn’t slow Lucas’ activism
Suffolk Retiree Local President Carmela “Millie” Lucas may be retired, but she will Never Quit…
Caseloads, staffing at ‘desperate’ level
Chris Ellis has more than 15 years of experience in child protective services, and has…
Fighting hunger one meal at a time
BROOKHAVEN — About 20 percent of the residents in the Town of Brookhaven are over…
Unit donates school supplies to children in need
KINGS PARK — Kings Park Central School District Unit members are making sure fewer students…