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DA issues ‘urgent public safety alert’ after series of overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced cocaine

A series of overdoses possibly linked to fentanyl-laced cocaine in Riverhead Town resulted in at least one fatality, one arrest and an “urgent public safety alert” from Suffolk County...

09.20.2019 Podcasts

Greenport man acquitted of top manslaughter charge in fatal overdose case

Brought to you by: A Greenport man who prosecutors said knowingly sold heroin laced with fentanyl that caused a fatal overdose in Riverhead was acquitted of second-degree manslaughter Thursday.

03.11.2019 Featured Story

DA: Greenport man charged with manslaughter for causing fatal overdose

Two men were indicted for manslaughter Monday for allegedly supplying heroin cut with fentanyl to a Riverhead man who fatally overdosed in September 2018, according to Suffolk County District...

11.24.2017 Health

Sadness and horror at Southampton Town opioid forum

A recorded voiceover filled the packed auditorium at Hampton Bays High School last Wednesday night. “Hi, I’m Tom Ventura,” it began, and the speaker continued to detail his life...

01.19.2017 Health

Fentanyl passes heroin as Suffolk County’s deadliest drug

To get a sense of just how potent the synthetic opioid fentanyl is, DEA special agent Erin Mulvey explained that one dose is the size of a grain of...

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DA issues ‘urgent public safety alert’ after series of overdoses linked to fentanyl-laced cocaine

Greenport man acquitted of top manslaughter charge in fatal overdose case

DA: Greenport man charged with manslaughter for causing fatal overdose

Sadness and horror at Southampton Town opioid forum

Fentanyl passes heroin as Suffolk County’s deadliest drug