NYC sues drugmakers over opioid epidemic
Posted: Updated:In the ongoing battle against opioid addiction and abuse, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday a lawsuit against seven drug manufacturers.
The city says the companies named in the lawsuit made billions of dollars at the cost of everyday New Yorkers whose lives were ruined after becoming addicted to the product. The lawsuit aims to recover about $500 million in current and future costs of the city's battle against the opioid epidemic.
"Big Pharma hooked millions of Americans on these drugs," de Blasio said, referring to large pharmaceutical companies. "It's time for these companies to forfeit their gains and send them where they can help us address the problem they created."
City officials say drug-related deaths have more than doubled in the past six years.
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MTA worker falls 8 feet into air vent at construction site
MTA worker falls 8 feet into air vent at construction site
An MTA worker fell down an 8-foot-deep hole at a construction site Monday morning.
An MTA worker fell down an 8-foot-deep hole at a construction site Monday morning.
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Fall Foliage: Where to see it around the tri-state
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Foliage season begins in late September and extends through early November. Peak color is estimated to be between Oct. 5 and Nov. 8.
Ferry gives man opportunity to channel love for water into career
Ferry gives man opportunity to channel love for water into career
The Soundview Ferry, which has been up and running for a couple of months now, gives its employees an opportunity to channel their love of the water into a career.
The Soundview Ferry, which has been up and running for a couple of months now, gives its employees an opportunity to channel their love of the water into a career.
Local leaders, tenants call for revamped NYCHA tracking system
Local leaders, tenants call for revamped NYCHA tracking system
Local leaders and tenants are calling on the city to provide a revamped tracking system for the New York City Housing Authority.
Local leaders and tenants are calling on the city to provide a revamped tracking system for the New York City Housing Authority.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.6 billion
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.6 billion
The latest Mega Millions jackpot had climbed to a whopping $1.6 billion by Monday evening.
The latest Mega Millions jackpot had climbed to a whopping $1.6 billion by Monday evening.
Police: Store owner fatally shot attempted robbery suspect
Police: Store owner fatally shot attempted robbery suspect
The owner of a Soundview grocery store fatally shot a man who was trying to rob his Morrison Avenue shop, according to police.
The owner of a Soundview grocery store fatally shot a man who was trying to rob his Morrison Avenue shop, according to police.
Fury over reported federal plan targeting transgender people
Fury over reported federal plan targeting transgender people
LGBT leaders across the U.S. reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans.
LGBT leaders across the U.S. reacted with fury Monday to a report that the Trump administration is considering adoption of a new definition of gender that would effectively deny federal recognition and civil rights protections to transgender Americans.
Artist gives tips to make bloody warts for Halloween
Artist gives tips to make bloody warts for Halloween
A special effects artist explained to News 12 how to make your Halloween costume even gorier with warts and blood.
A special effects artist explained to News 12 how to make your Halloween costume even gorier with warts and blood.
Business Briefs: iPhone, YouTube, Hasbro
Business Briefs: iPhone, YouTube, Hasbro
Business Briefs: iPhone, YouTube, Hasbro
Business Briefs: iPhone, YouTube, Hasbro
The iPhone is by far the most popular smartphone among teens, according to a new survey by Piper Jaffray.
The iPhone is by far the most popular smartphone among teens, according to a new survey by Piper Jaffray.
#N12BX: Lead testing
#N12BX: Lead testing
After the NYCHA lead crisis was exposed early this year, there has been a heightened focus on lead issues in New York City.
After the NYCHA lead crisis was exposed early this year, there has been a heightened focus on lead issues in New York City.
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Your 2018 Bronx Halloween Costumes
Your 2018 Bronx Halloween Costumes
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them! Don't forget to share your kids' and pets' costumes too!
Will you be spooky or scary? Or maybe playful or funny! Whatever your Halloween costumes are this year, News 12 wants to see them! Don't forget to share your kids' and pets' costumes too!
Just Married in The Bronx
Just Married in The Bronx
Share your wedding with News 12.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
News 12 The Bronx wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBX.
Bronx Birthday Smiles
Bronx Birthday Smiles
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
It's a celebration! Is your or a loved one's birthday coming up? Let us know! Send us your photos and you could end up on air and News12.com!
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Your 2018 Bronx Fall Fun Photos
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Send us your Fall Fun Pics!
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Is fall your favorite season? Are you and your family doing fun things this fall? Whether you're out apple or pumpkin picking, at a farm or corn maze or just hanging around in your home or yard, News 12 The Bronx want to see your Fall Fun pics! Send them via Twitter or Instagram with the #BXFallFun and they might end up on air or on News12.com.
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Guide: National park sites in the tristate area
Statue of Liberty
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
A guide to the national park sites and trails on Long Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York City and the Hudson Valley.
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Workers wanted: Companies hiring for the holidays
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Companies around the nation are hiring seasonal workers for the holiday shopping season.
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Halloween costumes for children in 2018
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Whether your kids are into "Fortnite," or "The Incredibles," News 12 has the most popular Halloween children's costumes for 2018.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
Guide: Thrilling roller coasters in the tri-state area
THE JOKER is located at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
Looking for some excitement this summer? Check out some of these thrilling and extreme roller coasters, all located in the tri-state area.
