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    Sustained achievements by OCME in forensic science and medicine supported progress in the fight against overdose deaths and gun violence in 2024.

Employees of the OCME Forensic Toxicology Laboratory use the latest equipment acquired with new funding.
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    The funds will help OCME expand family support services and upgrade the testing capabilities of the forensic toxicology laboratory.

The sun shines on the Manhattan Forensic Pathology Center in Kips Bay following the removal of a sidewalk shed that covered the building.
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    The removal of the long-standing structure improves conditions at a building that serves public health and justice.

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    The four graduates from the class of 2023-24 join the ranks of medical examiners serving communities at the intersection of public health and justice.

Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams announced the SPARC Kips Bay project.
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    State-of-the-art facility is part of the SPARC Kips Bay project announced by Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams.

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Office of Chief Medical Examiner

The New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) protects public health and serves impartial justice through forensic science and medicine. OCME provides answers in support of families, victims, and communities during times of profound need.