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Needle-Stick Injuries Threaten NYC Sanitation Workers | New York City News
New York City sanitation workers are getting pricked by needles at alarming rates—49 this year alone, 140 in three years—with officials blaming rising use of needles for weight-loss meds and improper disposal. The Sanitation Department is ramping up penalties for tossing sharps in regular trash and promoting safe disposal methods like hard plastic containers or labeled detergent bottles. Residents are alarmed, calling it dangerous, while others urge better education and accessible disposal options. The city is pushing for stricter fines and safer practices to protect essential workers—and…
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