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Needles in the Trash Threaten NYC Workers | New York City News
New York City sanitation workers are being stabbed by needles at an alarming rate—49 so far this year, already surpassing last year’s total and nearly triple the 2020 number. Driven by more people using injectable meds at home, the Department of Sanitation is doubling fines for improper needle disposal from $100 to $250, aiming to deter careless tossing and protect workers. One worker, Nicholas Derenzi, recalls a harrowing 2020 incident that sent him to the ER, underscoring the real danger—and the fact that everyday people handle their trash. To help, DSNY is launching a public education…
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