Ralliers ask Hochul to authorize overdose prevention centers

ALBANY – Leaders from VOCAL-NY’s user’s union gathered outside the Governor’s Mansion Wednesday, calling on Gov. Hochul to take what they call life-saving measures.

They’re calling on the governor to use her executive powers to authorize overdose prevention centers statewide. Those are places where people can legally use drugs in a medical facility with oversight. The medical professionals there would be trained to reverse an overdose, if one were to occur.

VOCAL-NY leaders say these overdose prevention centers have been proven to save lives.

Learn how much they say these overdose centers have helped in other parts of the state by watching the video.