N.Y. gov. calls for tougher punishments for illegal cannabis shops
The governor stood with legal cannabis business owners, saying their livelihoods are under attack by unlicensed shops.
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The governor stood with legal cannabis business owners, saying their livelihoods are under attack by unlicensed shops.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for tougher punishment for shops that sell cannabis illegally.
After a slow and bumpy rollout, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state has almost tripled the number of licensed dispensaries since December to 70.
There are now more than 100 legalized medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey.
Mount Vernon schools, like many districts, are facing the problem of students showing up for class under the influence of cannabis.
Mount Vernon schools, like many districts, are facing the problem of students showing up for class under the influence of cannabis. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Forest Card & Gift and S&T Bagel have been neighbors in the small Forest Avenue strip mall for decades.
Officials said the Big Chief Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge sold unregulated cannabis products and ignored repeated orders to stop operating without a license.
Officials said the Big Chief Smoke Shop in Bay Ridge sold unregulated cannabis products and ignored repeated orders to stop operating without a license.
A court order has blocked the state from processing or issuing retail marijuana licenses since August.
Hundreds of marijuana dispensaries could soon open in New York. The state Supreme Court has lifted a preliminary injunction that had prevented the Office of Cannabis Management from processing or reviewing retail licenses. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3N7YjPv
Carmen Fiore, a disable military veteran, filed a discrimination lawsuit in August, claiming he and other vets were passed over in favor of those convicted of a pot-related crime in awarding dispensary licenses.
Carmen Fiore, a disable military veteran, filed a discrimination lawsuit in August, claiming he and other vets were passed over in favor of those convicted of a pot-related crime in awarding dispensary licenses. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
In upstate New York, Melany Dobson and her family grow their prized crop, cannabis, on their farm. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder shares more about the family's history and efforts to grow quality cannabis, and how the shifting landscape of marijuana legalization is changing.
Melissa DeRosa, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top advisor, details her new book about her experience in government and the end of the Cuomo administration.
New York State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal supported the bill to legalize cannabis sales, but now there are dozens of illegal shops in his district. Watch his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
With THC products legal to buy in New York, there's concern they'll unknowingly end up in trick-or-treat bags.
With THC products legal to buy in New York, there's concern they'll unknowingly end up in trick-or-treat bags. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Hundreds of licenses will be available to grow, process and sell marijuana.
New York's legal marijuana market is growing. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48QVawO
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer heard from New Yorkers about whether they think the city has a marijuana problem.
Despite initial pushback from the local business improvement district, opening of Gotham Buds is moving forward.
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."
These marijuana markets are expected to pop up all over New York in the coming months.
New York's struggling recreational marijuana industry hit another roadblock after a judge temporarily stopped the state from issuing new retail cannabis licenses.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
New York City police are investigating Monday's death of a 1-year-old boy in Jamaica, Queens.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A second helicopter pilot critically injured in a midair collision in Hammonton, New Jersey has died from his injuries, police said Monday.
New Jersey is one of nearly two dozen states set to increase its minimum wage in 2026, and the only state in the Delaware Valley that will see a hike.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
One pilot died and another pilot was critically injured after two helicopters collided midair in Hammonton, New Jersey on Sunday, Dec. 28.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also announced President Trump will receive the Israel Prize for his work on peace negotiations.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City's 111th mayor while millions are celebrating on New Year's Eve.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on the bitter blast hitting the Tri-State Area and what it could mean for New Year's Eve in New York City.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest on the NYPD's investigation.
Family, friends, and neighbors lit candles in the Lindenhurst town square on Monday night to honor 23-year-old Edeedson Cine. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, the talks covered Gaza and the next phase for a peace plan.
Police responded to the family's home in Jamaica on Monday afternoon. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with neighbors and family shaken by the tragedy.
