Politics
Judge Walsh announces policy initiative to combat opioid crisis – “Hope for Rockland”
On Wednesday, Judge Tom Walsh was joined by representatives from Hope Not Handcuffs, Piermont Police Chief Mike O’Shea to announce his third major policy initiative of the campaign, “Hope for Rockland.” Under the initiative, the Rockland County District Attorney’s office will focus its attention and resources towards combatting the Opioid and Heroin Crisis afflicting our communities.
Judge Walsh’s plans to focus on four key areas:
Helping But Firm Hand;
Offering treatment alternatives to incarceration;
Proactive Law Enforcement measures; and
Education
“As District Attorney, I am responsible for prosecuting those who break our laws. However, the ultimate goal of the Rockland County District Attorney’s office is to provide a safe community for all of us to raise our families,” Judge Walsh said. “In dealing with the heroin and opioid crisis we must come to terms with the fact that we will not be able to prosecute our way out of this epidemic. We need to make sure that our community extends a helping hand to those who have fallen victim to this highly addictive narcotic.”
In addition, Judge Walsh vowed to work with local and state legislators to propose legislation that requires all public buildings to have Narcan on site; offer free trainings on how to administer Narcan; and work with our local municipalities, law enforcement, and pharmacies to hold monthly Drug Take Back Days.
NEW CITY, NY – Town of Clarkstown Councilman Patrick Carroll announces his candidacy for New York State Assembly District 96, to replace Assemblyman Ken Zebrowki who recently announced that he wasn’t seeking re-election. Councilman Carroll currently represents Ward 4, which encompasses Bardonia, New City, Nanuet, Spring Valley and West Nyack. He lives in Bardonia with his wife Natalie and their four daughters: Madelyn, Lily, Paige and Hailey. He is a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law and Wesleyan University, a licensed attorney, and currently works as an Administrative Law Judge for New York State.
“After speaking with community leaders, I have decided to seek election to the New York State Assembly. Filling my good friend Ken Zebrowski’s shoes will be no easy task, as he has been an outstanding and effective advocate for Rockland families. I hope to build on Ken’s substantial achievements and will work to protect the suburban quality of life that exists in Haverstraw, Nyack and Clarkstown.” said Councilman Carroll.
Since his announcement, Carroll has received key endorsements from democratic leaders from retired Legislator Harriet Cornell and Legislator Beth Davidson.
“When you knock about 3,000 doors alongside someone, you get to know them pretty well—what they believe in, what they stand for, whom they fight for. While I am so grateful to Ken Zebrowski for his 17 years of admirable and effective service as our Assemblyman, I am thrilled to endorse my friend Clarkstown Councilman Patrick J. Carroll for AD-96. I stand ready to knock another 2-3,000 doors to secure your election, Pat—and I know no one will work harder to help Dems up and down the ticket in November!” said Legislator Beth Davidson.
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