Street Soldiers with Lisa Evers: East Harlem opioid crisis

FOX 5 NY's Lisa Evers visits East Harlem to get a closer look at the opioid crisis that is ravaging through the community.
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[@shoponDas-wd1zm]

We need to hold accountable unelected judges, so called community leaders 😂 and corrupted politicians and I just wonder nobody talking about them.

[@Cheryl_55]

I loveeeeee Lisa…..she’s been around FOREVER!

[@victorcallender7724]

3rd Avenue in The Bronx is the same. Ayala has never once taken the time to attend a community board meeting. We need leaders who truly care about positive change just like those who represent the residents below 96 Street and not show up when election time rolls around with empty promises.

[@ApoloWilliams]

O my god 3rd Ave n bx is scary

Glad someone has the courage to expose a drug problem on the streets of Spanish Harlem! Too many people are dying like flies from this epidemic.

[@dreamsroman]

East Harlem is terrible literally terrible

[@teachermomo2624]

How come they don't say Spanish Harlem? I live in LA and I always heard Spanish Harlem, but in this video they keep saying East Harlem

[@vincentkennedy3487]

​@@teachermomo2624It doesn't matter what you called it,it's a bad neighborhood

[@dreamsroman]

@@vincentkennedy3487 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Spanish Harlem east Harlem el barrio shit is no good no matter the name

[@Lucho0335]

Purdue pharma is filthy rich trump epstein 😮

[@cintroberts6614]

It makes me laugh when they act like they care about crime reduction. I don't believe that they are on a down trend . Like it is getting better. You will not catch me spending my hard earned dollars there.

[@eddyvideostar]

@cintroberts6614: Maybe you can donate your wisdom to people -- almost without a hope in hell, who can somehow find a paved path like *you've been given* so they can exert themselves for dollars.

[@shameekarussell]

My family and I recently moved away from East Harlem (126th and Lexington) and it’s truly terrible over there. We were hoping the new buildings would make it better but nope. K2 and opioids have that community in a chokehold. Needles everywhere and people selling their meds to one another and us paying $2.4K a month. SMH

[@MattSezer]

If the government didn’t fund public housing, homeless services, and have rent reguation, none of this would exist in the area. It’s impossible to have 1 in 3 residents below the poverty level when the median market rate rent in East Harlem is $3,400.

[@darnelllewis5984]

What is she talking about. For 59 years, these people have been drugging it up despite attempts to gentrifying the area! People travel there SPECIFICALLY for the drugs!😢

[@lapseishere]

During the pandemic they provided clean needles for free and access to drugs. They basically was fueling the fire 🔥

[@mrscrappz1063]

I live here, and there are people walking the streets fully naked to get sympathy from people on the street. Then they'd tell you that their situation is like that because no one donates money to them. It's absolutely ridiculous, especially during the summertime and holidays. My train was held up because one of these people decided to pull the emergency stop button on the train, and their reason was "There shouldn't be this many *expletive* on this train, and not a single person giving a penny to me". It makes me late for work all the time...

[@brucegreen5781]

lol make sure you got narcan🐵💩🍉💊

[@eddyvideostar]

To Mrs Crapps 1063: Maybe you can give a big donation -- or a paved path to the person pulling the train's emergency stop device -- stopping your smooth paved journey to make money. *Would you work if no one was paying you?*

[@FreeHat]

I had a cop pull me over for making an illegal left, while there were naked dudes running around.... I'm thinking don't you have more pressing issues?

[@shawnhall9792]

I know what you mean I live on 125 on the 1 line and the homeless would literally argue with you if you don't give money lol I was called everything in the book because I didn't give this guy money hell how can I give you anything if I don't even have enough for myself ?

[@sean2015]

@@eddyvideostar why should they be forced to donate money to bums who are just going to use it for drugs or cigarettes or booze? _What's the matter? Are you gonna call me a rrrrathist now?_

[@cicilove9709]

Lisa Evers has been around for a long time! I live in Harlem on the east side and it has gotten worse during the pandemic. Idk if it’s starting to look up. There are meth clinics in the area and this is why it’s heavily populated with ppl that have really bad drug addictions

[@dreamsroman]

East Harlem makes west Harlem look like a candy shop

[@alexanderovalles2208]

Im one of the people that go to that program and ima tell u the reason is because they not locking up the dealers only the users.. i swear i see the guys on 125 do hand to hand sales in front of cops like nothing ... im a model patient at my clinic i only go once every week and the place has got so bad in the last 3 years.. i wish it wasnt so bad but the k2 isnt helping either

[@jakebeck7459]

bruh she blamed it all on covid lmaooooooo

[@oniwabangroup]

THIS IS AMAZING COVERAGE LISA !!!!!!!!!!!

[@theclasmalls4406]

This is footage from a couple of months ago,and nothing has changed.

[@CharlieChopizi]

This feature is right on time and on tv ONLY because all the thousands of new luxury units and developments now coming to market. And the 2nd Ave subway line. One of the last prime areas (location wise) when it comes to Manhattan so it will be cleaned up...just like the LES/East Village in the past. Actual residents been dealing with the night of the living zombies since covid and way before. No one cared.

[@shawnhall9792]

Man EXACTLY this been a thing for decades it's only getting mentioned because the high rise market rate apartment's and now the 2nd Ave subway line

[@jam7204]

Great job, Lisa! Thank you for bringing humanity to these issues with real people and real voices. It’s been sad to watch the decline of East Harlem. Hoping to see a rejuvenation of this community that is historically rich in beauty and culture.

[@ssteel3]

Humanity...LOL people shooting up heroin in broad daylight in front of kids. Needles all over the street, trash all over the streets, Robberies and assaults daily. I guess this is what you call humanity. Everybody knows East Harlem is DUMP and I live in Harlem.

[@lawrencebaxter2295]

I hope this helps and shines light on this situation

[@MidtownMeezus]

Prayers up for Harlem

[@laliteraturaesvida7353]

They don’t want gentrification but they don’t want to suffer the consequences of degenetrification.

[@richardmann3396]

I have little empathy for drug users and none whatsoever for drug dealers.

[@liljoenyc01]

It's back to the nicky Barnes days straight facts

[@user-ns5bh8mr8h]

Well stated. Drugs and crime have been in Harlem for decades. This is nothing new! I have seen it. Back then, the police, politicians, and real estate developers turned a blind eye on the problem. Now gentrification has opened the eyes of politicians, police and especially the real estate developers.

[@GFI-gi3gn]

“Nothing new” - you libs always lead with that. How bout crime and drug usage skyrocketing in the past 2-3 yrs.

[@ryandarko2115]

In all seriousness do you really think any form of political leaders in New York City actually care ?

[@mrlegend4456railfanning]

Not Really 🥲

[@liftny]

All I heard is politicians offering excuses. Present policies and solutions. Had this been a company messing up, these politicians would not waste time to bring hearings and sound bites.

[@user-sp1lk1jm8u]

Politicians like her dont want the police to do their jobs. So the neighborhood will always haven for criminality.

[@Michael-qe3bk]

We need a new Mayor Eric Adams is a 🤡

[@jaycitowilli6428]

I bet you voted for him

[@misssexandsafari]

East Harlem is colorful, VIBRANT.

[@singleparenthustle3689]

This my home S/O to 116St Lexington Johnson P-jets S/O my brother Omar Director of Save Harlem 💯

[@nova.105]

Diversity, culture, music, etc! Hmmmm, you left out crime, shootings, new high-end rentals that the local can not afford & small businesses that's no longer able to afford the rents! East Harlem, is losing its roots! Crime is still there & so is high-end apts the locals can not afford! Who wins?

[@user-ns5bh8mr8h]

I remember Harlem back in the 60s, 70s, and 80s. I used to work at Harlem Hospital.

[@dricoirving3236]

I remember growing up in nyc in the 80/90s and see crack vials on the ground like they were leaves, literally everywhere

[@afropuertorican8022]

This place always been like that no news here😂😂😂 get real😂😂

[@dogecoinbrothermouzone2500]

I LIVED IN HARLEM & WASHINGTON HEIGHTS IN THE 90s FROM 1994-1998 THE CITY NEVER SLEEPS FULL OF VILLAINS & CREEPS 💰💰🔫🪖🩸💯💯💯🤞🏿

[@liljoenyc01]

People don't realize how bad it really is heroin problem

[@failednone6070]

Lmao I still don’t see power washing the sidewalks. These business owners like clean but I don’t see them power washing the sidewalks. Invest in power washer

[@youngfresh5634]

They just ignore the fact of the young and old drug dealers on the block with the with the fancy clothes 😂😂😂

[@Crimsshit]

They should have went into the. 116 th train station and take a look at all those needles on the platform and on the tracks

[@DJCrushKD]

Lisa, why did you not press State Assemblyman Edward Gibbs? Is that his district? Would love to hear his take

[@jaymiller5392]

💯💯💯

[@Michael-oq2oq]

One thing is decriminalization, another thing is a complete free for all. There has to be order & a sound structure. If you feel the rights of one portion of the population should be respected, then the rights of all the population should be respected. All this money for programs, but what about money to house people, to help those with the most needs, to have a place of their own, a routine to abide by, a way to make them want to stop the heavy drug use, & to be off the streets. If that doesn't work then mandatory treatment at a center like the wealthy use for drug abuse, where you stay for at least 6 months, & if they refuse, then Rikers Island where they won't be smiling. You have to help make a change in peoples lives one way or the other, life ain't all peaches & cream. I've been incarcerated, yeah the jail experience can be better, but it did help me change my life for the better. MAY GOD BE WITH YA'LL 😎

[@naturaljustice4654]

East Harlem have been turned into Kensington Avenue Philly.

[@manny7187]

It's been that way before Kensington became the way its is now its just coming back harder and deadlier

[@dreamsroman]

That’s right east Harlem is bad man literally east Harlem makes west Harlem look like the big Christmas tree downtown

[@victorcallender7724]

3rd Avenue in The Bronx is the same. Ayala has never once taken the time to attend a community board meeting. We need leaders who truly care about positive change just like those who represent the residents below 96 Street and not show up when election time rolls around with empty promises.

[@jimflipz4774]

The gentrifiers are like yes works Every time

[@andrewmartinez2726]

Street soldiers never heard especially seen 😮this Lisa ever😮

[@amandabarber4134]

It’s been like that since the 60’s

[@afropuertorican8022]

Its funny how she interviewing drug attics talking about how bad the drugs are in the neighborhood😂😂😂The one with the glasses in a drug dealing attic😂😂😂😂Good lord

[@kcd9900]

The area is still 100 times better than Kensington

[@enosisaprophet3493]

It’s our own ppl serving them. Not no outside entity. What’s needed is never gone happen.

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

the men shelter on wards Island doesn't help

[@BetterCarma]

4:22 🎯

[@jaycitowilli6428]

Lol spare me, this is what ya'll voted for and I'm happy the city is in turmoil. Good for yall😊😊😊😊

[@zakatista5246]

It’s a victim culture. I know a guy born and raised there who I’ve seen work hard for 20 years. He just gets check to check. Of his 5 siblings, 2 are in jail and 3 unemployed living together in public housing. It’s disgusting. The public officials are all lifers there for the pay check.

[@user-mk8br9je9k]

Let's get this straight: 'she said' it's not how social media describe it, yeah we have crime & drug use increasing, but yeah now everything is stabilized...and so on... 🤨seriously!

[@HiPHOPx87]

Hey Lisa. You can still get it mami

[@williamfrazer9766]

A Mexican store owner in Harlem New York “ and he can’t speak English “ enough said , facts !

[@154g]

In case u havnt noticed william, its the dominicans

[@equilibrium2147]

This Bronx ‘hood will remain poor and forever poor with the members of the community will not change, I mean if leaders will stick to politics as usual and continue to decriminalize poverty and disregard sense of accountability.

[@stevered653]

So we’re going to talk about people using drugs for 20 minutes, but not the ones selling. She didn’t bother to cover gangs at all? Let’s be honest Harlem is a nesting ground for gangs. Nypd knows who is who, but want to act like there are no laws to make arrest on anymore. Yes politicians have weakened certain laws, but it’s like nypd just gave up. If cops were as tough on crime as meter maids are tough on parking violations imagine how clean the streets would be.

[@user-cf7dk2ui4z]

Well said.... Great analogy/ comparison Cops vs Meter Maids. So much work to do.

[@aaronx8006]

East Harlem always had problems so I don’t know what that cafe shop owner talking about

[@ApoloWilliams]

Facts

[@PFJ7]

Let’s go Trump! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💪

[@danger26102]

Police commander and supervisor should resign

[@ChaZ-cp6qw]

They played this story last month

[@BxChef.207]

I wasn’t shocked when I ran into DMX in that area back when Pathmark was there.

[@GFI-gi3gn]

Crime is down cause numbers are manipulated and or not reported. Ayala is part of the problem.

[@dreamsroman]

East Harlem is no JOKE !!!!! West Harlem is bad as well but not like the east side man, east Harlem is just terrible

[@YadiHouse]

This has been going on for years! I guess it's "ON THE AGENDA" now

[@user-lk8kh9op5b]

🎉

[@user-lk8kh9op5b]

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[@i-tiyahman6519]

All the drugs coming trough the border

[@stevenhickey326]

The coffee shop owner is tossing an enormous "word salad". Brother. A lot of hot air amounting to nothing.

[@eddie72bx99]

Back in the 90s Louisville slugger always kept dope fiend and crackheads on check sometimes it benefit when they landed in hospital with head cracked open they cleaned up a bit but they got the point

[@gracebarthly652]

How and why our city got so bad😢oh nooo. We need order. This is so sad. God help us all.

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

It's terrible

[@erycalexander7315]

Sold

[@ANGELO54]

It makes me laugh when they act like they care about crime reduction.

[@darnelllewis5984]

There are hundreds of drug treatment centers in that neighborhood!

[@SteveXNYC]

I live in NY and never hang out or do business in NY or NYC is a ugly and horror show.

[@sheldonhchambliss1385]

It's all by design

[@MariWari312]

Close the mother F. Border. FJB. Vote for Trump 2024

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Mari Wari: Trump is who we need.

[@MariWari312]

@@eddyvideostar yes indeed

[@driversseat1707]

These women make money, through the non-profits they run, off the crisis. Most of their efforts just aid in accomodating and fostering the dysfunction. Some of those people need to get two jobs before they receive a nickel of assistance

[@gracebarthly652]

Is Mayor Adams aware of this? 😢Where is our Mayor???? 🤷🤦🤦🤦

[@nittygrittywithcarlton2203]

Spanish harlem love dope and coke

[@MotocrossGuru-zf8pk]

leblaq james

[@shanicehagert]

Weird I saw you commenting on that Migrants viral video about the Migrants who brought the Mercedes Benz video. Very interesting to see you here commenting

[@kennewman3497]

BIDEN AND DEMOCRATS VISION FOR AMERICA

[@johnjjoynerjr]

Two places I try not to go to, the Bronx and Harlem smh , the Bronx is dangerous and Harlem to many dope heads.

[@mikeypiros6647]

who else watches fox, only for Lisa...

[@eddyvideostar]

Dear Mikey: 6647: FOX is good. Lisa is good.

[@mikeypiros6647]

@@eddyvideostar stopped watching Fox after Tucker Carlson left,as did thousands of others..

[@eddyvideostar]

@@mikeypiros6647: Tucker was good. I liked his style.

[@DB-fo4go]

Its alsoCrack and Meth

[@kalikush6286]

Harm reduction is wack imo

[@RETRO-RANEYS-RESTORATIONS]

Street soldiers my azz i thought it was some people trying to clean up the streets not do a story

[@wizerdjuice9589]

Lisa lQQking good

[@stavroslask1292]

Stop giving excuses for your laziness and criminal activities for the last 70 years

[@u.s.ninjaleague8930]

NYC is a cesspool

[@user-wh6pb3ou3u]

cops should bring back stop & frisk

[@debrajohnson9728]

They low key already did but does that have to with puertorican drug problems

[@FastestStockCarEver]

Her picture is 40lbs lighter 😂😂😂

[@ntxdirect1835]

Keep voting democrat, and it’s your own fault

[@realfle3nom611]

Like Creole soul food is to New Orleans so is Drugs to Harlem let tradition live

[@jakebeck7459]

accountability has no effect on democrats

[@nycdrake7410]

This is an old story

[@user-lk8kh9op5b]

News se tavak

[@danger26102]

Fakers

[@jaystevenson7232]

You can thank guys like Rich Porter,Ace and Alpo for sparking a dark revolution for the future of harlem....smdh

[@user-lk8kh9op5b]

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[@kalikush6286]

Bye dyana

[@joefuller1478]

Call Biden and his party Democrats.😂this is a shame….it’s his fault…😡💯🤬💔