Millions of dollars coming to fight opioid crisis in the Bronx

New York officials announced a multi-million dollar investment in their fight against the opioid crisis in the Bronx.

NEW YORK - New York City and state officials announced a multi-million dollar investment in their fight against the opioid crisis in the Bronx.'We don't just talk the talk, we have to walk the walk. We have to show you the money, where our commitment is,' said Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson.

Ann's Corner of Harm Reduction. 'We really see the need that people need access to proper health care.'For months, CBS News New York has covered the ongoing opioid crisis in the borough. In a one-on-one interview before the announcement, we showed Gibson just how widespread the needle issue is in St. Mary's Park. Although outreach programs have picked up thousands of these needles, Gibson says this is why the new clinic at Lincoln Hospital will be so critical.

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