By Amy Yensi | Updated May 9, 2023 via PIX 11 

NEW YORK (PIX11) — Tuesday marked National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Across the country, efforts are underway to shed light on the deadly drug behind this public health crisis.

Families on Long Island spoke out, sharing their stories of grief, to warn others about the deadly drug.

PIX11’s Amy Yensi has more in the video player.