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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Bronx man found shot to death inside apartment
Bronx man found shot to death inside apartment
A Bronx man was found shot to death inside an apartment, police say.
A Bronx man was found shot to death inside an apartment, police say.
12 on Health: Asthma triggers found in over 80 percent of NYCHA units, state report says
12 on Health: Asthma triggers found in over 80 percent of NYCHA units, state report says
A new state report suggests triggers for asthma can be found in most NYCHA facilities.
A new state report suggests triggers for asthma can be found in most NYCHA facilities.
Myth Busting Monday: Walking on a broken foot
Myth Busting Monday: Walking on a broken foot
Is your foot broken even if you can still walk on it?Reverend celebrates 69th anniversary as pastor
Reverend celebrates 69th anniversary as pastor
A reverend in the Bronx is celebrating his 69th anniversary as a pastor today at Greater Eternal Baptist Church.
A reverend in the Bronx is celebrating his 69th anniversary as a pastor today at Greater Eternal Baptist Church.
Stylists offer free haircuts at Hostos Community College
Stylists offer free haircuts at Hostos Community College
Local organizations teamed up to offer free haircuts by professional stylists to those in need at Hostos Community College Sunday.
Local organizations teamed up to offer free haircuts by professional stylists to those in need at Hostos Community College Sunday.
4 dead in Nashville Waffle House shooting; suspect sought
4 dead in Nashville Waffle House shooting; suspect sought
Police in Tennessee say three people were killed and four were injured in a shooting at a Waffle House restaurant early Sunday.
Police in Tennessee say three people were killed and four were injured in a shooting at a Waffle House restaurant early Sunday.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Brooklyn
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Brooklyn
New Yorkers are on high alert after a possible exposure to measles.
New Yorkers are on high alert after a possible exposure to measles.
DOT reviews proposals for Bronx bike share program
DOT reviews proposals for Bronx bike share program
The Bronx is one of two boroughs in the city that does not have access to Citi Bike.
The Bronx is one of two boroughs in the city that does not have access to Citi Bike.
Neighborhood Brief for April 22
Neighborhood Brief for April 22
Neighborhood Brief for April 22Bronx residents help clean up parks, gardens to celebrate Earth Day
Bronx residents help clean up parks, gardens to celebrate Earth Day
Bronx residents headed outside Sunday to enjoy the warmer temperatures and celebrate Earth Day.
Bronx residents headed outside Sunday to enjoy the warmer temperatures and celebrate Earth Day.
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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.
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students organize walkouts over gun violence
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Students from across the country streamed out of their schools on April 20, 2018 in the latest round of gun-control activism following the February shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida. The protests were chosen to line up with the 19th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting.
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Musical acts coming this summer to the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City
Florida Georgia Line is set to rock Atlantic City on July 13.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
The Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City has announced that it will be opening its doors to the public on June 28 at the site of the old Trump Taj Mahal. Throughout the summer and early fall, the Hard Rock will live up to its name with a lineup of some of music's biggest stars.
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Former first lady Barbara Bush through the years
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
Barbara Bush, the snowy-haired first lady and mother of a president whose plainspoken manner and utter lack of pretense made her more popular at times than her husband, President George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday, a family spokesman said. She was 92.
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
2018 Foxwoods Resort Casino performer lineup
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
A look at the performers and acts coming in 2018 to Foxwoods in Mashantucket, Connecticut.
Guide: Amusement Parks
Guide: Amusement Parks
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags Great Adventure
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
The tri-state area has a handful of amusement parks that you may want to check out this summer.
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
2018 Summer Stadium Tours
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Here are the artists who will be performing at tri-state stadiums this summer.
Guide: Baseball stadiums
Guide: Baseball stadiums
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
The New York Mets play at Citi Field located at 123-01 Roosevelt Ave, Queens, NY 11368. Home opener is March 29.
Play ball! Baseball season is upon us for 2018! Whether you're looking to catch your favorite Major League Baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tri-state area!
Play ball! Baseball season is upon us for 2018! Whether you're looking to catch your favorite Major League Baseball team or a local game from the minors, here is a guide to stadiums around the tri-state area!
Guide: Casinos
Guide: Casinos
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
Do you like to gamble? Or maybe you're just looking to get away for a weekend or for a night? The tri-state area has a couple casinos that may do the trick. Here is a guide to casinos in the area.
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
2018 SummerStage Festival lineup
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
SummerStage Festival is a free, outdoor festival of the arts held each year at Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.
