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May 20, 2022 | Vol. 10, Number 20 | www.ryecityreview.com
State updates New Yorkers on opioid epidemic
A great season ends
Rye Neck sophomore Calliegh Nason carries the ball during the Panthers’ Class D first round game against Dobbs Ferry on May 17. The Eagles topped the Panthers 13-11, ending a historic season that saw Rye Neck capture its first-ever league title. For more, see page 16.
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Salary range transparency law passes board The Board of Legislators has approved a measure to combat genderand race-based pay inequity by requiring employers to include an expected salary range when they post a job opportunity in Westchester. The measure passed in a 15-2 vote on Monday night. It is similar to laws on the books in New York City and in several states including Connecticut, Nevada, California, Washington, Maryland and Rhode Island. The law will take effect in
November. It applies to all companies with more than four employees. Legislator Colin Smith, one of the new law’s chief sponsors, said, “Department of Labor statistics tell us that women on average make 82% of the salary that men make for the same work. That number drops to 65% for African-American and Latina women with a bachelor’s degree compared to white men with the same education. This legislation
is intended to help combat that inequity by creating transparency in the marketplace to level the playing field -- all job seekers, regardless of race or gender, will know what the job is worth to any job seeker of any gender identity or race.” Chairwoman Catherine Borgia, the legislation’s other lead sponsor, said, “This requires employers to put together a range they intend to pay for this job, so it gives employers flexibility. Everyone who
puts out a job application has a basic idea of what is in their budget for a position. It really is just about information. We know that there are many jobs open and few applicants, and this will help pre-screen applicants who might not be a good fit. This will help both employers and employees, particularly women and people of color, but, similar to our salary history legislation, this really will help all employees.” (Submitted)
Governor Kathy Hochul updated New Yorkers Monday regarding ongoing efforts to address the opioid epidemic. In response to the newly released information from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicating that more than 107,000 Americans died of overdoses last year, the Governor is reinforcing ongoing investments and her continued commitment to addressing this critical issue. “The figures released by the CDC are staggering, showing precious lives continue to be taken by the opioid epidemic, devastating families and communities across New York State and beyond,” Governor Hochul said. “Make no mistake: my Administration will fight every day to provide New Yorkers with further access to life-saving resources, services, and care. We will do everything we can to empower New Yorkers with the information they need to protect themselves and their loved ones from this public health crisis.” One of the Governor’s first actions upon taking office was appointing a new Commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS). Since her appointment, Dr. Chinazo Cunningham, a physician and expert in treating substance use disorder, has been working to expand and enhance the State’s addiction services system. Commissioner of the Office of Addiction Services and Supports Dr. Chinazo Cunningham said, “I am proud to have been appointed by
Governor Hochul to help implement an agenda of ensuring a comprehensive system of prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm reduction in New York State. Ensuring equitable access to these critical services is essential to helping us save more lives and support more families.” To provide OASAS and the State Department of Health the support they need to carry out this important work, the Governor’s first State Budget included historic investments to support the workforce and provider system and ensure equitable access to life-saving services across the State. Specifically, this year’s Budget is helping to expand access to medication through mobile methadone services, which includes adding vehicles and telehealth equipment, and developing harm-reduction services and evidence-based community interventions to engage more individuals in services. The State is also in the second year of the second round of State Opioid Response Grants. A total of $56 million has been made available to expand evidence-based prevention services in high-need communities; provide street outreach services to engage those not currently in treatment; support Health Hubs to provide access to an array of primary and behavioral health services; develop public awareness campaigns; and fund Recovery Community Outreach Centers to support individuals in their efforts to live a healthy lifestyle. (Submitted)
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