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Marijuana legalization ‘not likely’ in New York budget, Cuomo says

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the state is not likely to authorize marijuana for adult use as part of its budget process, dealing a blow to advocates who have spent years pushing for full legalization of the drug.…

Coronavirus Won’t Stop New York From Trying to Legalize Marijuana

Despite the fact that New York state is on a fast track to becoming the new global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic and politicians are locking horns over how to best respond to the crisis, some non-virus-related government business will continue as…

Cuomo to tour legal marijuana states ahead of legalization fight

February 24, 2020
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that he will embark on a cross-country tour of legal marijuana states as part of his effort to legalize the drug in New York. At a press event in New York City, Cuomo said he…

Marijuana foes aim to thwart N.Y. legalization again

February 11, 2020
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With Gov. Andrew Cuomo aiming to win approval for legalized recreational marijuana in seven weeks, opponents of the proposal urged lawmakers Monday to deal with the issue outside of the state budget. Cuomo has repeatedly said he believes the cannabis…

Cuomo amends marijuana legalization plan, but not enough yet for lawmakers

January 27, 2020
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The Cuomo administration has amended its marijuana legalization proposals to include new efforts pertaining to regulating the drug market, the taxation of suppliers and how to prod illicit marijuana suppliers to join a legalized system. “We’ve looked at lessons learned,"…

New York’s Marijuana legalization wars kick off this week in Albany

January 20, 2020
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Shortly before efforts to legalize marijuana failed in the State Senate last June, the measure’s sponsor made a dire prediction: The issue would be dead in 2020. State Sen. Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat, believed then that lawmakers would fear…

Marijuana Will Be Legalized in New York in 2020, Cuomo Vows

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo vowed on Wednesday to legalize marijuana in New York, prioritizing a push that fell apart last year amid tensions over who should be allowed to sell the drug and where the revenue should go. The governor…

Curaleaf Offers NY’s First Flower-Based Medical Marijuana Product

A dispensary in the Hudson Valley is offering patients a new form of medical marijuana — the first raw cannabis product to be offered in New York. Dr. Stacia Woodcock is assistant director of operations at Curaleaf New York. “This…

The push to unionize cannabis workers in California

Weed workers across the country are unionizing, and California just made it easier for them. On Friday, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a requirement that all cannabis stores enter into so-called “labor peace agreements” as soon as they have 20 or…

Experts say New York’s marijuana decriminalization “falls short”

September 4, 2019
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Gary Colmey, 65, saw three probation officers walk into his Rome store, Gary’s Music. They weren’t there to buy a musical instrument. In the back of his music store, Colmey runs a separate business called Gary’s Indoor Garden Supply. The…

10,872 New Yorkers to See Their Marijuana Convictions Disappear

Even as states across the country have legalized marijuana, potentially opening the door to a multibillion dollar industry, the impact of marijuana criminalization is still being felt by people — mostly black and Hispanic — whose records are marked by low-level…

NY Officially Decriminalized Marijuana Today. Here’s What You Should Know.

A bill signed into law 30 days ago takes effect today, partially decriminalizing marijuana possession (again). Residents across New York State can publicly possess or smoke up to 2 ounces of marijuana without criminal penalties. The new law changes Marijuana Possession in…

New York governor signs bill decriminalizing marijuana use

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) on Monday signed a bill decriminalizing the use of marijuana in the state and expunge the records of some people convicted on cannabis-related charges. "Communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by laws governing marijuana…

New York lawmakers vow renewed marijuana legalization push in 2020

The push to legalize marijuana this year came to a grinding halt — one that certain New York lawmakers trust is temporary. State Sen. Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) and Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D-Buffalo), the sponsors of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, say they…

New York Weed Dealers on Legalization: ‘I Don’t Want to Be Left in the Dark’

New York lawmakers failed to reach a deal to legalize recreational marijuana during the legislative session that ended last month, punting the issue until they reconvene in January of next year. The latest development in the months-long back and forth was received…