marijuana
Government
State Preparing To Seal Marijuana Conviction Records
ALBANY – New York State’s Division of Criminal Justice Services is preparing to seal marijuana convictions once the state’s marijuana decriminalization bill is signed into law. According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services more …
News
Teen Marijuana Use Declines After Legalization; New Study Finds
WASHINGTON – It turns out that when teens are legally allowed to use marijuana, they smoke it less. A new study found that in states where recreational marijuana is legal usage dropped among teens. There …
Government
New York Lawmakers ‘OK’ Pot Decriminalization
ALBANY – Lawmakers in New York state have voted to eliminate criminal penalties for public possession and use of marijuana after efforts to legalize pot stalled. The measure would reduce low-level criminal charges for unlawful …
Government
New York Governor Says Legal Marijuana Not Likely This Year
ALBANY – New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo does not believe legislation legalizing recreational marijuana in New York will pass before lawmakers adjourn for the year this month, he said Monday. Cuomo, a Democrat, supports …
News
Study Found Half A Million Canadians Use Marijuana Before Work
OTTAWA, Ca. – People in Canada seem pretty happy about recreational marijuana, in fact about half a million of them say they’ve lit up before or even at work. That is just since February, according …
Health
New Study Says Smoking Pot Could Get People To Exercise
BOULDER, Co. – A new study found that smoking marijuana could actually motivate someone to get to the gym. Researchers at the university of Colorado Boulder surveyed more than 600 people and found that people …
Crime
Sherman Man Charged With Possession Of Meth, Marijuana
CHAUTAUQUA – A Village of Sherman man is charged with methamphetamine and marijuana possession following a traffic stop Friday, according to the Chautauqua County Sheriff’s Office. Dana L. Erhard, 63, is charged with seventh-degree criminal …
Government
Olean Alderman Lights Up For 4/20
OLEAN – An Olean politician is stirring up the internet after celebrating 4/20 by lighting up at his home over the weekend. Fourth Ward Alderman Kevin Dougherty (R) told WNYNewsNow he smoked marijuana in a …
Health
Study Says Cannabis Users Need Nearly Two Times More Anesthesia
GRAND JUNCTION – If you use cannabis, you might want to let your doctor know before having procedures needing anesthesia. A new study shows people who reported smoking or using edibles on a daily or …
Crime
City Man Allegedly Found With Meth, Marijuana During Arrest
JAMESTOWN – A city man was arrested early Tuesday after he was allegedly in possession of meth and marijuana near Pine and East Fifth Streets, according to the Jamestown Police Department. Matthew J. Molnar, 44, …
