The Trump administration faces pressure to close two city-approved safe injection sites in East Harlem and Washington Heights. Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis argues these centers violate federal law, citing a ruling that considers supervised injection sites a federal crime. Local residents express concerns about increased crime, drug use, and homelessness, stating that these sites enable drug dealing and deteriorate the community's quality of life. Critics stress the proximity of the sites to schools and impact on neighborhood safety.
These sites not only enable but also perpetuate illegal drug use, said Republican US Rep. Nicole Malliotakis in a letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Neighbors largely agree — it's bad for the environment, it's bad for the community, stated Monique Jones, who lives across the street from the Harlem location.
The injection sites triggered a decline in the quality of life and increased crime, drugs, and homelessness in the area, according to Malliotakis.
Miriam Falcon Lopez expressed concerns about the site’s proximity to a local school, highlighting how drug users congregate visibly around the area.
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