Your Point: Does New York have a marijuana problem?
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer heard from New Yorkers about whether they think the city has a marijuana problem.
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Harlem's first legal marijuana dispensary plans to open on Sept. 5
Despite initial pushback from the local business improvement district, opening of Gotham Buds is moving forward.
City Council considers law fining landlords for illegal pot shops
The latest attempt to crack down on unlicensed smoke shops is a new law that fines the landlords who rent them space. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer is calling it the "weed whacker law."
Adults-only farmers market showcases legal marijuana products
These marijuana markets are expected to pop up all over New York in the coming months.
Man suing N.Y. over cannabis law say veterans were "cast aside" during retail licensing process
New York's struggling recreational marijuana industry hit another roadblock after a judge temporarily stopped the state from issuing new retail cannabis licenses.
Cannabis dispensary licenses on hold in New York State
A judge issued a restraining order against the state's Office of Cannabis Management after a lawsuit filed last week claims the state has kept cannabis licenses from disabled veterans and other minority groups.
N.Y. judge temporarily blocks new marijuana dispensary licenses
It follows a lawsuit that claims the state has kept licenses from disabled veterans and other minority groups.
New York's 1st legal marijuana dispensary has over $12 million in sales
Shoppers said they prefer the regulated marijuana market because they know exactly what they're buying.
Bonus conversation with NYC Council Member Gale Brewer
Gale Brewer discusses her concerns with illegal cannabis shops in the city and children vaping on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
NYS Cannabis Control Board considers more than 200 new dispensary licenses
The board also discussed an effort aimed at expanding retail access at special events in places like wineries or farms.
NYS Cannabis Control Board OKs farmers partnering with retailers to sell
Officials also green-lighted another 200 license applications. Dozens more retail stores could open by the end of the year.
Bronx's first recreational marijuana dispensary opens Thursday
Statis Cannabis Company, located on Tremont and Marmion avenues, greeted customers at 4:20 p.m.
New York prepared to shut down illegal cannabis shops, Hochul says
The governor says instead of fining them, the state now has the tools to shut them down fast.
New York State ready to shut down illegal cannabis shops, Hochul says
New York's first legal dispensary opened late last year, but ever since there has been a growing number of unlicensed stores opening up. The governor says instead of fining them, the state now has new tools. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
New York floats idea of selling cannabis at farmer's markets
The state's slow opening of licensed recreational dispensaries has meant a lack of buyers for farmers.
Cannabis coming soon to a famer's market near you?
At your local market this summer, next to the fresh baked goods and organic vegetables, you might also find cannabis. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Record number of workers test positive for cannabis, study shows
The number of general employees testing positive for marijuana following an on-the-job accident has hit a 25-year high.
Albany cannabis dispensary now delivering to Long Island
There are medical dispensaries on Long Island, but three dozen legalized recreational storefronts are still empty.
2 illegal marijuana trucks confiscated in Queens
Detectives say they found hundreds of packages of edible cannabis packaged to look like popular candies and snacks.
1st cannabis processor comes to NYC
New York reached another milestone Thursday, as the first licensed cannabis processor officially extended its operations to New York City.
N.Y. celebrates first 4/20 with recreational dispensaries
This is the first year the holiday can be observed legally with cannabis from the state's recreational stores.
N.Y. celebrates first 4/20 with recreational cannabis
This is the first year the holiday can be observed legally with cannabis from the state's recreational dispensaries.
NYC's 5th licensed cannabis dispensary opens in Union Square
The owner is an East Harlem native supported by the New York Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund.
1st cannabis dispensary opens in Queens
The dispensary is women-owned and located in Jamaica.
Third cannabis dispensary opens in New York City
It's the fourth legal dispensary in the state, but illegal operations remain a problem.
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Fire burns through business overnight in Mount Kisco
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MTA chair suggests congestion pricing toll will cost $15
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First Alert Weather: Hazy sunshine to start the week
Hazy sunshine and warm this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s.
First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez trial date set
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MTA chair suggests congestion pricing toll will cost $15
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Water main break impacting Jersey City and Hoboken
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NJ Transit train hits car on tracks in Long Branch
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MTA chair suggests congestion pricing toll will cost $15
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Fundraiser announced to support Farmingdale marching band
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Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
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First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
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Hunter Biden pleads not guilty at arraignment on felony gun charges
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Matt Gaetz moves to oust McCarthy as House speaker
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Meet NYC's new Commissioner of Media and Entertainment
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"Taylor Swift Effect" boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
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Magnolia Tree Earth Center starts much-needed repairs
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Bronx officials launch Domestic Violence Awareness Month for October
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Riverdale dentists' office floods for second time this month
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School librarian shortage hitting New York City
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Suspect charged with kidnapping 9-year-old girl from Upstate campground
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Subway rider slashed on A train overnight in Manhattan
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