NYC Parks, NYC Department of Health and NYC Department of Sanitation were recently joined by Councilman Rafael Salamanca and Councilwoman Diana Ayala to announce a new environmental unit that will focus on clearing syringes from the borough’s streets and sidewalks.
City agencies, Councilman Salamanca announce syringe clean-up unit

Councilman Salamanca with Councilwoman Kathryn Garcia, NYC Parks and NYC Department of Health during the announcement.
Photo courtesy of Councilman Rafael Salamanca