Crime & Safety How Staten Island funeral director’s unique perspective led to powerful moment at drug awareness event Published: Apr. 16, 2025, 5:30 a.m.

Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be deadly, and one non-profit is hosting a two day summit in Springfield to teach the community about the dangers and debunk myths about it for law enforcement.

Tess Colwell/The Gazette Nadia Louis (left) and Carlee Meadows, both 13 and eighth-graders at Beltsville Academy, wear hats to science class Oct. 26 during Hats Off to Being Drug-Free Day.