Politics & Government

Schumer Calls for $660M to Fight Drug Abuse in Lower Hudson Valley

He spoke at a Tarrytown substance abuse prevention agency Tuesday.

Sen. Charles Schumer has demanded $660 million in emergency funds to fight drug problems in the lower Hudson Valley.

Schumer spoke at a substance abuse prevention agency in Tarrytown Tuesday, according to a report on FIOS1News.com.

He said prescription drug, opioid and heroin deaths in Westchester County increased by 115 percent from 2010 to 2013.

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