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Marijuana

Posted inGovernment

Staten Island Medical Marijuana Shop on Hold Until September

July 3, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 7, 2020, 2:00 p.m.
It’s been two years since the state officials announced a dispensary was coming. Staten Island is the only borough without one, despite big demand.
Posted inGovernment

Scrapping Marijuana Raps a Daunting Task for Unprepared System

June 28, 2019, 4:05 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.
The bill decriminalizing pot and expunging records leaves some dazed and confused over next steps. Meanwhile, repercussions remain for immigrants.
Posted inGovernment

After Legal Weed Push Fails, Albany Goes to Pot Plan B

June 21, 2019, 8:39 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.
State legislative leaders agree on bill to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana and expunges low-level convictions. Fines would start at $50.
Posted inGovernment

Legal Pot Push Goes Up in Smoke as Deadline Nears

June 19, 2019, 4:17 p.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.
With full marijuana legalization talks at an end-of-session ime, Albany hashes out a decriminalization fallback and eyes loosening medical uses.
Posted inGovernment

Unfinished Business as Albany Session Clock Ticks Down

June 13, 2019, 4:00 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:56 p.m.
There are six items high on the Legislature’s end-of-session to-do list. But even with control of both houses, Democrats may not get what they want.
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Albany Pols Firing Up Medical Marijuana Overhaul

May 6, 2019, 4:15 a.m.April 6, 2020, 4:57 p.m.
With hopes for recreational pot in New York in the weeds, the state legislature reignites a push for loosening medical marijuana regulations.

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