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Town Addresses Heroin Epidemic in Viral Video [YouTube]

Not-for-profit organization Kings Park in the kNOw aims to tackle the local drug problem.

Following the arrest of  the Town of Smithtown took to its YouTube channel to discuss the local epidemic and "Kings Park in the kNOw," a group dedicated to eliminating drugs in the community.

The SmithtownGTV channel aired the video the day after the announcement of the arrests, documenting the purpose and goals of the not-for-profit organization. While the group is Kings Park based, the scope has expanded to other local communities throughout the Town of Smithtown.

"We basically want to see drug dealers and drug users out of our town ... There's an epidemic going on so we're reacting to what we've seen on the streets, what we're hearing from our families, we're trying to keep it out of our schools and out of our town," Executive Director of the organization Debbie Danley said in the video.

In January alone police confirmed , and

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Just a short thought to get the word out quickly about anything in your neighborhood.
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Ron W May 19, 2013 at 02:26 pm
We can all make a statement one way or another when we vote. However, that statement should be madeRead More on a state level not the local level. Boards of Ed are powerless to do any real cost cutting. The state needs to take this on. We need real reform in Albany to reduce the ever increasing pensions and life long benefits that educators enjoy. Combine this with letting Albany decide salary increases for all educators and we can guaranty tax reductions over the next few years. Its that simple, Boards cannot do these. Lets get Albany to move on these NOW!
P. J. Miller May 15, 2013 at 01:55 am
Superintendent is making $40,000 MORE than the last one ... unless you don't count $260,000 a year aRead More salary! I am not making $40,000 MORE than last year... is anyone else??? VOTE NO and let's get real. Time to send them packing.
Elsie May 14, 2013 at 08:09 pm
THE BOE DOES NOT GET PAID