Politics & Government
Letter To The Editor: Vote For Murphy To Fight Opioid Crisis
The writer co-founded Drug Crisis In Our Backyard, Inc after the death of his son.

To the editor:
Like so many families in the Hudson Valley, we have been personally touched by addiction. Our son lost his battle on May 29, 2012 to a heroin overdose.
Since his death, we have dedicated ourselves to educating others about the heroin and opioid crisis impacting our communities. Working with Senator Terrence Murphy, we’ve seen first-hand his dedication to addressing this problem in the Hudson Valley and his passion for helping those families dealing with loved ones suffering from addiction.
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It doesn’t matter what political party you are affiliated with, what socioeconomic group you identify with, what color, race or creed you are the heroin and opioid crisis doesn’t discriminate. It’s why we need leaders like Terrence, who will work across party lines to help those who need it the most.
We’re proud to support Terrence Murphy for reelection because no matter the issue, he’s always willing to do what’s right.
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On November 6th, we hope you will join us in voting for Terrence so he can continue his fight to win the war against heroin and opioid abuse. Families like ours are counting on it.
Sincerely,
Steven & Susan Salomone
Founders
Drug Crisis In Our Backyard, Inc
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