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Bronx Local News: AGAIN! Another MTA Bus Driver Punched in the Face by Angry Rider

VIDEO: Man Caught on Video Punching Bus Driver in the Bronx  The NYPD is searching for this man in connection with an assault on a bus driver. By Dan Gesslein  Bronx Voice  November 24, 2025  BRONX LOCAL NEWS - Yet another bus driver is recovering after being punched in the face by an unruly passenger and the NYPD is asking for the public’s help ion trying to catch the attacker.  At around 5:40 pm on November 21, a 42-year-old MTA bus driver was behind the wheel of a BX15 bus. Near the southwest corner of 3rd Avenue and East 163rd Street, the driver picked up a passenger who immediately began arguing with him. The dispute soon got heated and then the rider punched the driver in the face.  After smashing the driver in the face, cops said the attacker hopped off the bus and rode off on a bicycle in an unknown direction.  The bus driver was left with pain and noticeable swelling to his face. EMS responded and brought him to NYC Health + Hospitals/Li...
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Drug Take Back Day - Turn in Unused Meds

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NEW YORK – The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its 23rd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event offers anonymous disposal of unneeded medications at more than 4,000 local drop-off locations nationwide(link is external).


For more than a decade, DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day has provided an easy, no-cost opportunity to dispose of medicines stored in the home that are susceptible to misuse and theft. 




Opioid misuse remains at epidemic levels in the United States. According to a report published by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), a majority of people who misused a prescription medication obtained the medicine from a family member or friend.




“I encourage everyone across the country to dispose of unneeded medications to help keep our communities safe and healthy,” said DEA Administrator Anne Milgram. “The Take Back campaign is part of DEA’s continued efforts to combat the drug poisoning epidemic and protect the safety and health of communities across the United States.”





“When you remove leftover medications from your medicine cabinets, you remove threats of drug poisonings,” said DEA Special Agent in Charge of the New York Division Frank Tarentino.  “DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back is one way to safeguard your home and initiate conversation amongst family and friends about the dangers of drug misuse.” 




The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that in the United States, approximately 107,622 people died as the result of a drug poisoning last year.  This means that someone in the United States is dying of a drug poisoning every five minutes.




On Saturday, October 29, 2022, DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other forms of prescription drugs.  Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain sealed in their original container. The cap must be tightly sealed to prevent leakage.  The event will also continue to accept vaping devices and cartridges provided lithium batteries are removed.


A location finder and partner toolbox are available at www.DEATakeBack.com(link is external) for easy reference to nearby collection sites.  Beyond DEA’s Take Back Day, there are also opportunities to regularly and safely dispose of unneeded medications at close to 15,000 pharmacies, hospitals, and businesses prescription disposal locations.  


In addition, many police departments provide year-round drop boxes.


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