New York Department of Health · September 1, 2026 · Primary source
August 31, 2026: On International Overdose Awareness Day, Governor Hochul Highlights Major Decline in Overdose Deaths Across New York State
Summary
New York Governor Hochul announced on International Overdose Awareness Day (August 31, 2026) that overdose deaths across New York State have declined approximately 45% since 2022. The Governor's administration has made nearly $500 million in opioid settlement funds available since fiscal year 2023 for programs and services addressing drug addiction. The announcement is a policy and public health communication, not a regulatory action.
What this may mean
The announcement highlights the allocation of nearly $500 million in opioid settlement funds in New York, which flows to SUD treatment programs and services. Organizations receiving opioid settlement funds in New York are subject to state-imposed use restrictions and accountability requirements tied to those awards. No new regulatory requirement or enforcement action is created by this announcement.
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