To stop the prescription drug abuse crisis in New York, the state's top lawyer is calling for the creation of a real-time database to monitor the sale and distribution of medications, the Spani »
From our in-box, word from Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance about tomorrow’s Prescription Drug Take-Back Program. His office, in partnership with several federal agencies, is setting up 15-drop-off locations across the city. There are two locations... »
Forty-six people, aged 17 to 63, were arrested yesterday on drugs charges as part of a seven month sting operation at the LeFrak City housing complex in Queens. In a release [pdf], the Queens DA's office alleges that many of the drugs—which included co... »
Police are searching for three men suspected of robbing pharmacies in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn in the last three months. The first incident happened on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at about 3:20 p.m. at the Dermer Pharmacy at 2064 Flatbush Ave. Police said... »
