Zohran Mamdani: “In 2024, overdose deaths across the five boroughs dropped by…”

“Thanks to those resources, thanks to our on point overdose prevention centers, and thanks to the continued work of organizations like Phoenix House, slowly things began to improve. In 2024, overdose deaths across the five boroughs dropped by 29%. The first substantial decrease in nearly a decade. That percentage is not abstract. It translates to 864 more New Yorkers who are still with us today.” (03:43–03:48)

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