Photo: BRYAN DOZIER / AFP / Getty Images
Congressman Paul Tonko will participate in a Town Hall event at Schenectady County Community College this evening, ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day. The event, organized by Friends of Recovery New York, aims to address issues related to addiction and public health. A candlelight vigil will be held to honor those who have lost their lives to addiction.
During the Town Hall, Representative Tonko will respond to questions regarding the impact of the Republicans' "Big, Beautiful Bill" on public health. The legislation is estimated to remove health insurance coverage from 17 million Americans, raising concerns about its effects on healthcare accessibility and addiction recovery services.
The event provides an opportunity for community members to engage with Tonko and discuss the implications of the bill, as well as other pressing health issues. The discussion is particularly timely given the focus on overdose awareness and prevention.