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Business owners wait on cannabis board appointments in New York

Officials continue to review potential appointees to the state’s Office of Cannabis Management and Cannabis Control Board — the entities to license and regulate the state’s new market for adult-use recreational marijuana — as New Yorkers wait on more specifics…

New York Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Tying Move to Racial Equity

After years of stalled attempts, New York State has legalized the use of recreational marijuana, enacting a robust program that will reinvest millions of dollars of tax revenues from cannabis in minority communities ravaged by the decades-long war on drugs. Gov. Andrew M.…

New York State Senate passes bill to legalize recreational weed

The New York State Senate on Tuesday voted 40-23 to pass a bill to legalize recreational marijuana. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he would sign it after agreeing with state lawmakers on the framework just days ago. The New…

Legal Marijuana Era Approaches In New York

New Yorkers over the age of 21 will be able to legally buy marijuana as early as next year, under terms of a bill agreed to by both houses of the state legislature and Governor Andrew Cuomo and set to…

New York lawmakers reach a deal to legalize recreational marijuana, source says

New York State lawmakers have reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana, a legislative source familiar with negotiations told CNN Wednesday, stating lawmakers were finalizing bill language to be passed next week. "The Cannabis Law" legislation would create a new Office…

Marijuana legalization deal in New York very close, Cuomo and top lawmakers say

After several stalled attempts, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and top lawmakers say a deal to legalize marijuana for adult use is closer than ever before. The Democratic governor and legislative leaders have all told reporters in recent days that negotiations over…

NY Lawmakers ‘Close’ to Deal on Marijuana Legalization, Assembly Speaker Says

The state Legislature is close to a deal on legalizing marijuana for recreational, adult use in New York, Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie said Monday, with lawmakers now trying to move on the issue in the next two weeks. Heastie, D-Bronx,…

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After lawmaker complaints, Cuomo promises to amend plan to legalize recreational marijuana in New York

February 16, 2021
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters Monday he will be amending his proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. However, he noted the clock is running out on getting the landmark legislation passed. Cuomo has made generating revenue from new sources…

New York’s Two Marijuana Legalization Paths: Will Lawmakers Get It Right?

January 27, 2021
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After two years of false starts, could 2021 be the year that New York finally legalizes marijuana? All the stars seem to be aligned: Governor Cuomo and leaders in the legislature have endorsed legalization, voters elected a historically progressive state legislature, and neighboring New…

Cuomo vows New York ‘will legalize adult-use recreational cannabis’

January 13, 2021
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) vowed on Monday that his state will legalize recreational cannabis as he begins ramping up efforts in the new year to green-light legislation to legalize it. “We will legalize adult-use recreational cannabis, joining 15 states that have already…

Conditions ‘Ripe’ For NY Marijuana Sale Legalization In 2021, Cuomo Says

November 6, 2020
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Cash-strapped New York state is “ripe” for the picking when it comes to legalizing marijuana for public sale and distribution, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Thursday morning. During an interview with WAMC radio’s Alan Chartock, Cuomo was asked about New Jersey’s…

Cuomo: Legalizing marijuana can help in COVID-19 recovery in New York

October 24, 2020
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that legalizing marijuana will help boost the economy and aid in the recovery effort from the state’s multi-billion-dollar budget deficit caused by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Governor announced that he will “soon” legalize marijuana during…

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.…

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…

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