A new report says the city of Irvington wasted opioid settlement money on throwing parties, blowing through about $630,000 for two “awareness” concerts.
State Comptroller Kevin Walsh says the city spent the money without asking residents, community groups or anyone in the thick of the drug crisis.
The comptroller says Irvington steered almost $370,000 to a town employee’s businesses to secure musical talent and another $205,000 to promote the event with billboards or T-shirts…