Killers and pain: Painkiller law sends users to heroin
They started turning up in emergency rooms early last November. One after another and then another. By the time the torrent subsided in February, some 280 people had overdosed in Dutchess County from what many believed was heroin but was often street drugs laced with an exponentially stronger narcotic called fentanyl.
The overdoses and deaths are part of a longer-term resurgence of heroin, a street drug that has become plentiful, is cheap, and was, in this case, tainted. But as the dust settled and the rash of patients in cardiac and respiratory distress slowed it most certainly has not stopped something else became painfully clear.
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The 15-year-old advanced on American Idol Sunday from the audition rounds.
Mach has “exactly what it takes to be in this competition, and go far,” according to Katy Perry, one of three celebrity judges on the singing competition reality show this season.
Mach performed an original song titled “Drive off a Bridge,” which was inspired by Gabby Barrett’s “I Hope,” a single released by the third-place contestant on Season 16 of the show.
“It’s kind of a more angrier version of her song,” Mach said.
Mach is a vocalist, plays the piano and guitar and writes her own songs, according to a post made by the New Paltz Arts in the Schools on Facebook, sharing her accomplishments. She is also a member of the high school’s choir and advanced a capella choir.
In journalism, the rule is never bury the lede. So, I won t.
I m very pleased to announce that our new Engagement Editor will be longtime FLORIDA TODAY journalist John Torres.
John doesn t need much of an introduction.
He s lived on the Space Coast since 2001, when he joined FLORIDA TODAY. During that time he s served in numerous roles at FLORIDA TODAY, from Palm Bay bureau chief to courts reporter, sports columnist, special projects reporter, news columnist and the creator/host/reporter behind our award-winning Murder on the Space Coast podcast.
In his new role, John will be focused on continuing and enhancing our engagement efforts with the Space Coast community. What does that mean? Look for John to regularly host virtual discussions with your neighbors, community leaders and others working to make a difference locally. You ll see him moderating and participating in community events hosted by FLORIDA TODAY and other groups.
STABBING: A scary incident unfolded early Sunday morning, as police say a 37 year-old man was stabbed at least twice. Officials say one of the knife wounds was on his butt.