DRUG TIP LINE

Thomas F. O'Mara

September 22, 2014

It's been a constant topic on these pages over the past several years: the resurgence of meth across the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions.

Meth's rise has been accompanied more recently by a resurgence of heroin abuse.

We've stressed that it's going to take a multi-pronged approach to combat the spread of these drugs, one that includes tougher laws and law enforcement, prevention and treatment, and, equally important, heightened community awareness and education.

Most recently, for example, the Steuben County Drug Tip Line led to another meth lab bust.

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O’Mara and Palmesano welcome new winter recovery aid to help repair local roads: New funding announced a day after ‘Local Roads Matter’ coalition holds Albany rally for greater state investment

O’Mara proposes amendment to expand tax relief for small businesses and farmers: Points to latest study showing NY’s tax burden the highest in the nation

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O’Mara joins legislative colleagues to ‘Talk Ticks’ and highlight urgency of continued state investment to stop the spread of Lyme and Tick-borne diseases

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