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On Overdose Awareness Day, Hochul cites a ~45% drop in overdose deaths since 2022; landmarks lit purple
For International Overdose Awareness Day (Aug 31), Hochul announced overdose deaths fell roughly 45% statewide since 2022 — CDC provisional data show predicted deaths dropping from 6,630+ in 2022 (~18/day) to 3,775 in 2025 (~10/day) — and directed 16 landmarks including 1WTC and Niagara Falls to be lit purple. The figures repeat the CDC provisional numbers her office first highlighted May 21; the new elements are the awareness-day framing and illuminations. Release cites ~$500M in opioid settlement funds deployed, 1.4M+ naloxone kits shipped since Aug 2022, and 28M+ fentanyl/xylazine test strips distributed.
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Source: Governor's office (via LongIsland.com) · Aug 31, 2026 · Credibility Tier 2 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/hochul-overdose-awareness-day-45pct-2026-08-31
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