New York regulators have another reason to legalize recreational marijuana: fixing the state’s crumbling subway system. The tax revenue could help ...
December, 2018
November, 2018
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14 November
New York’s Democrats Likely to Legalize Adult Marijuana Use
Following the midterm elections, New Yorkers have new hope that recreational marijuana legalization could happen soon. The Democratic Party has regained ...
October, 2018
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4 October
New York Marijuana Legalization Public Sessions Underway
Across the state of New York listening sessions are underway regarding marijuana legalization. Public comments as well as commentary from lawmakers ...
September, 2018
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5 September
NY Listening Sessions for Marijuana Legalization Begin This Week
Public hearings regarding marijuana legalization start this week in Albany. There will be 15 listening sessions throughout the state. The first ...
August, 2018
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2 August
Manhattan to Stop Prosecuting ‘Low-Level’ Marijuana Cases
The Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance is following through with the stoppage of prosecuting low-level marijuana offenses. His new policy goes ...
July, 2018
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4 July
New York Is Encouraging Banks to Work with Marijuana Companies
The Department of Financial Services has issued guidance to financial institutions in hopes of encouraging them to work with medical marijuana ...
June, 2018
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21 June
NY Health Dept’s Report to Recommend New York Legalizes Marijuana
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will soon receive a report from the New York Health Department recommending the state legalize recreational ...
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5 June
Albany County District Attorney Anticipates Full Marijuana Legalization
Albany County District Attorney David Soares is anticipating full marijuana legalization in New York. He does favor legalization as it would ...
May, 2018
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15 May
New York Marijuana Patients Using Fewer Opioids, Says Data
The journal Mental Health Clinician recently published data indicating that New York medical marijuana patients are using less opioids. They’re also ...
April, 2018
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24 April
New York Doctor Says Medical Marijuana Program Is Too Restrictive
Dr. Junella Chin says that New York’s medical marijuana program is too limited and is pushing patients toward opioids. She’s witnessed ...