Investigative Post (26 Mar 2026)
AEDs are not the move, Lackawanna.
Opioid settlement money unspent, misused
Thrilled to see superstar research assistant Tony Peterson getting a quote in this important piece about more mispending of opioid settlement money in Western New York.
“I can say with confidence that this is a kind of vibes-based spending. It feels good to use this money for our emergency services,” Peterson told Investigative Post. But that’s not what it’s meant for, she said. “This [money] is to address the hurt that our communities have experienced in connection to the opioid epidemic.”
Tony has been leading our work about how AEDs are WFAM. Check out the policy brief she has led on this topic:
AED Policy Brief
1-page resource for opioid settlement decision-makers
Antonella Peterson
In Erie County, local officials fail to spend opioid settlement money
Five major municipalities in Erie County have received money to address opioid addiction. They’ve spent less than half of the funds.
Adam Smith-Perez
