Report: NYC health department takes aim at happy hour

New York's health authorities were on the defensive Tuesday over a pamphlet likened by critics to a DIY manual for heroin addicts.The 10-step pamphlet titled "Take Charge, Take Care," features color drawings and easy-to-read text starting with a page on how to prevent overdose.The health department said the aim was to protect users from spreading the HIV infection and suffering from overdoses.But critics, including the City Council and law enforcement officials, lambasted what they said was publicly funded encouragement for illegal drug use.

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When you start a full-time job or even an internship, it’s a fairly common (and enjoyable) practice to do Happy Hour with your co-workers. And frankly, after a busy day filled with meetings, unexpected surprises, and forgetting to wear deodorant, Happy Hour can be like therapy.

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Sometimes the work week can be tough and we need a little more pick-me-up than the standard 7pm cut-off happy hour. We've compiled a list of 8 bars to check out that keep the cheap drinks and parties going late. Whether you're looking to end the party at midnight or stay out until 3am, these bars offer a wide variety of drink specials for your night out.

It's only Tuesday, which means we still have a long work week ahead of us. Even if you're not getting out right at 4PM when the market closes, you're still looking to get a strong cocktail (or two) after work. There's no shortage of happy hour deals in FiDi during the week, so for those of us who work Downtown, making our way down to Wall Street is the way to go.