Articles tagged with "New York"
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New York Legalization Lives or Dies by Friday, Senator Says
Max Savage Levenson - Published on March 21, 2019read moreIt’s got to pass within the budget, because legalization doesn’t have the votes to pass in a standalone bill, says Sen. Diane Savino.
Legalization in New York? Maybe Not This Year, Governor Says
The Associated Press - Published on March 11, 2019read more“I believe ultimately we can get there,” Cuomo said. “I believe we must get there. I don’t believe we get there in two weeks.”
New York’s Legalization Push Becomes a Battle Royale
Sara Brittany Somerset - Published on February 25, 2019read moreUpstate farmers want to grow it. NYC bodega owners want to sell it. Reformers want convictions expunged. In this bill, every sentence counts.
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Cannabis Makes Its Modern Art Debut in New York City
Max Savage Levenson - Published on February 8, 2019read moreAt ‘Hothouse,’ the Museum of Modern Art exhibits cannabis plants as objects of beauty and fascination.
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NYC Cracks Down on CBD-Infused Food and Beverages
Max Savage Levenson - Published on February 6, 2019read moreThe city’s Health Department issued warning to any business offering CBD-infused food or beverages: Ditch the CBD or face a fine of up to $650.
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Cuomo Still Optimistic New York Can Legalize Cannabis by April 1
The Associated Press - Published on February 4, 2019read moreThe optimistic comments came after Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie questioned whether lawmakers would have enough time to resolve thorny questions surrounding legalization.
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Go Inside Brooklyn’s First Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Max Savage Levenson - Published on January 30, 2019read moreNew York legalized medical cannabis four years ago. Brooklyn’s first dispensary opened last month. It’s about damn time.
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Bloomberg Calls Legalization ‘Stupidest Thing Ever Done’
David Downs - Published on January 23, 2019read moreThe former New York mayor tied cannabis to the opioid overdose epidemic, just like former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
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When Will New York Legalize It? State Senator Diane Savino Explains
Leafly Podcasts - Published on January 15, 2019read moreLearn about the timeline for reform in the Empire State and the challenges ahead in this new episode of The Hash podcast, co-hosted by Max Savage Levenson.
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Cuomo: Let Cities Opt out of Cannabis Shops if NY Legalizes
The Associated Press - Published on January 14, 2019read moreNew York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is dropping a few hints about his upcoming marijuana legalization proposal.
