«Southern Queens and Rockaway have the highest
number of volunteer firefighters and volunteer ambulance companies in all of New York City and this legislation will put these dedicated volunteers first — as they so often put the safety of our families first,» Goldfeder said.
If elected, Mr. Giardina pledged to evaluate current law enforcement programs and policies for interdiction and intervention; support 12 - step programs for addiction recovery; double the
number of children and teenagers involved in after - school and sports programs sponsored by schools and faith and community - based groups; establish mentorship, apprenticeship, and internship programs that link East Hampton's youth with year - round homeowners and those who visit seasonally; create a
volunteer program for those in recovery to be reintegrated into the job market; triple the
number of police,
firefighters, educators, and medical personnel trained to administer Narcan, and investigate the establishment
of an easy - access residential treatment facility available as an alternative or supplement to incarceration.