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NY Pot Bill Could Bring Higher Possession Threshold

January 29, 2020 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY — A legislative proposal in New York would go further than states across the U.S. over how much marijuana a person could have before getting in trouble. The bill, backed by a number of …

Government

Cuomo Looks To Fix Medicaid Spending, Legalize Marijuana In 2020

January 22, 2020 By Justin Gould 0

ALABNY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo aims to fix Medicaid spending and legalize marijuana in 2020. Governor Cuomo on Tuesday unveiled a $178 billion state budget proposal that hinges on a plan to …

Government

New York’s Governor Wants To Legalize Cannabis This Year

January 12, 2020 By News Staff 5

ALBANY – With the huge success of legalized marijuana sales in Illinois, New York is going to re-double its efforts to get legislation passed this year. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo last week highlighted adult-use …

Health

Over 500K Pot Vapes Seized In 2 Years As Busts Rise In US

December 3, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

NEW YORK — As health officials scrutinize marijuana vaping, it’s increasingly on law enforcement’s radar, too. From New York City to Nebraska farm country to California, authorities have seized at least 510,000 marijuana vape cartridges …

Government

Northeast Officials Team Up To Push Pot, Vaping Regulations

October 18, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

NEW YORK — The governors from several Northeastern states said Thursday they want to work together to regulate marijuana and vaping, including possible regional restrictions on flavored vaping products. Democratic governors from New York, Connecticut, …

Government

Pennsylvania’s Governor To Expedite Marijuana Pardons

October 3, 2019 By News Staff 0

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Pennsylvania’s Governor says he will be expediting marijuana pardons. Governor Tom Wolf announced Wednesday the Board of Pardons will be extending pardons for those arrested for a minor non-violent marijuana charge. Wolf …

Crime

Woman Charged After Police Bust Underage Drinking, Drug Use Party

September 5, 2019 By News Staff 0

SPRINGVILLE – A Springville woman is facing a number of charges after the Erie County Sheriff’s Office says they broke up an underage drinking and drug use party at her apartment in July. Kristin Martin, …

Health

Surgeon General Issues Marijuana Warning For Pregnant Women, Teens

August 30, 2019 By News Staff 0

WASHINGTON – America’s top doctor has a new warning: put down the pot if you are expecting or if you’re under eighteen. The Surgeon General says no amount of Marijuana during pregnancy or adolescence is …

Government

New York Expunges Thousands Of Marijuana Convictions

August 29, 2019 By News Staff 0

ALBANY – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo says the state is starting a new chapter in the criminal justice system now that Marijuana is now officially decriminalized. More than 200,000 Marijuana convictions were sealed part …

Government

New York State Reduces Penalties For Marijuana Possession

July 29, 2019 By The Associated Press 0

ALBANY – New York’s governor has signed a bill reducing penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana. The legislation signed into law Monday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo makes unlawful possession of marijuana a violation similar …

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