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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.

texts read, MYC missing Persons Day, Staurday, June 22, 2024 9am - 3pm
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    Free resources and support for families and friends with loved ones missing for 60 or more days.

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    Within one year of announcing the creation of the nation’s first DNA Gun Crimes Unit, OCME fulfills promise of testing evidence in 30 days or less.

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    Seasoned crisis manager honored with “Nobel Prize for New York City Public Servants”

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.