New Yorkers with marijuana convictions first to get licenses
The first licensed marijuana dealers in New York will be the people most affected by the war on drugs.
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The first licensed marijuana dealers in New York will be the people most affected by the war on drugs.
The policy is expected to be announced by Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday.
Since marijuana was legalized last year, unlicensed vendors have opened for business. Now the state is saying "not so fast" by sending dozens of cease and desist letters to operators.
Usage overall in New Jersey is lower than the nationwide average, but stats show younger people at high rate.
A new study is out on marijuana use in New Jersey. CBS2's Meg Baker reports on the possible impact of retail sales on children.
A new study has found that certain cannabis extracts may actually stop the coronavirus from infecting human cells.
Municipalities have until Dec. 31 to decide if they will allow legalized adult-use recreational marijuana dispensaries and on-site consumption sites.
Since July, 39 overdoses requiring the use of naloxone for revival have been reported. In each of the cases, the person involved said they had only smoked marijuana.
Police say they also found 26 pounds of marijuana and an undetermined amount of cash.
Various versions of medical and recreational marijuana are now legalized in all but seven states. That has led to much more research into the health effects of cannabis.
On the business side, many of the regulations will favor local New Jersey residents with diverse backgrounds applying to operate cannabis businesses.
Olympic track star Sha'Carri Richardson has been suspended after testing positive for marijuana. The suspension could delay her Olympic dreams, but it's also sparking controversy and a new debate over marijuana use.
Under the state's new law, it will be legal for individuals 21 and older to possess and use pot, beginning July 1.
Both New York and New Jersey have already legalized reactional marijuana.
State Attorney General Gurbir Grewal sent cease-and-desist letters to four vendors who offered free cannabis items with the purchase of snacks or baked goods.
Surveillance video shows it land on the sidewalk below, as people rush over to collect the contents.
New York City banned employers from testing jobseekers for marijuana in 2020.
Many shore towns, like Point Pleasant Beach, banded together in not wanting the area to become a marijuana tourist attraction.
Felita Dobbins said she was on the brink of being hired by Home Depot until she disclosed her medical marijuana registry identification card issued by the state Department of Health.
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New Yorkers 21 and older can now possess up to three ounces of marijuana at home or in public. The new law has triggered immediate workplace concerns for both employers and employees.
Child psychiatrist Dr. Jodi Gold said now is the perfect time to talk to young people - teens especially - about pot.
Harrison was sworn in as Chief of Department on March 30. He's been an officer for nearly 30 years.
New Yorkers 21 and older will be able to legally buy cannabis from authorized retail outlets, possess up to three ounces, and grow their own plants.
Wednesday marked a historic day across the Empire State. Recreational marijuana is now legal. The legislation has won praise from many supporters, but opponents have voiced several concerns.
