N.J.'s Cannabis Regulatory Commission approves 7 medical marijuana dispensaries
Seventeen months after New Jersey voted to legalize recreational pot, the state's long awaited marketplace finally got the green light. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
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NJ expected to approve 1st batch of recreational marijuana licenses
In November 2020, New Jerseyans voted to legalize marijuana. Sixteen months later there is still no marketplace.
Long Island Woman Sues Home Depot, Says She Was Denied Job Due To Having Medical Marijuana Card
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.
Cannabis Company Launches Its Own Credit Card For Dispensary Customers
Most credit card networks won't allow their cards to be used in stores that sell marijuana because it's illegal under federal law.
New Jersey Marijuana: Gov. Murphy Signs Bill Expanding State's Medical Program
The Jake Honig Compassionate Use Medical Cannabis Act is named in memory of the 7-year-old Howell boy who died of brain cancer last year.
New Jersey Unveils Medical Marijuana Rule Changes
The New Jersey Department of Health unveiled new rule changes regarding medical marijuana use.
CDB, THC In Medical Marijuana Seen As New Tool In Fight Against Opioid Addiction
CBD oil falls into a gray area that might be legal in some states now because it is not psychoactive.
Exclusive: Go Inside New Jersey's Newest Medical Marijuana Facility
Welcome to Harmony Dispensary, the latest facility to offer medical marijuana in New Jersey.
Opioid Epidemic: New Jersey Mulls Expansion Of Medical Marijuana Program To Treat Addiction
More than 22,000 people in New Jersey died of drug overdoses in 2016.
Michigan Says Autism And Arthritis Now Treatable By Medical Marijuana
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
FDA Approves First Prescription Medication Made From Marijuana
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana.
New York Patients Using Opioids May Qualify For Medical Marijuana Soon
New Yorkers with an opioid prescription may soon qualify to join the state's medical marijuana program.
Cannabis Compound CBD May Offer Medical Marijuana Benefits Without The High
As medical uses for marijuana continue to grow there are many people who might consider it but don't like the high that comes with it. As CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez reports, that's where a marijuana extract called CBD comes in.
New York State Taking Another Look Into Legalizing Marijuana
With Massachusetts legalizing marijuana and New Jersey considering it, Gov. Andrew Cuomo may have a change of heart in order to avoid losing revenue to neighboring states.
'Help Is On The Way:' New Jersey Expanding Its Medical Marijuana Program
"We are changing the restrictive culture of our medical marijuana program to make it more patient-friendly," Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.
Gov. Phil Murphy Orders Review Of NJ's Medical Marijuana Program
The family of a little boy who passed away after a long battle with cancer travelled from Howell to Trenton to watch the governor sign the executive order Tuesday.
Cuomo Signs Bill To Allow Medical Marijuana For PTSD
The governor said the potential beneficiaries include veterans, as well as police officers and survivors of domestic violence, crime and accidents.
New York To Allow Use Of Medical Marijuana Lozenges And Lotions
Health officials announced new regulations Thursday that will permit new forms of the drug, including chewable and effervescent tablets and lozenges as well as topical lotions, ointments and patches.
Patients With Chronic Pain Turn From Prescription Opioids To Medical Marijuana
With the growing opioid epidemic, doctors are looking into alternatives to addictive prescriptions for treating chronic pain. Some experts believe medical marijuana could help curb the nation's narcotic drug crisis.
Medical Marijuana Company To Begin Home Delivery Service In NYC, Long Island
Vireo Health of New York will begin deliveries Friday to patients in Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and parts of Suffolk County who suffer from debilitating diseases, such as cancer and Lou Gehrig's disease.
New York Expands Medical Marijuana Guidelines To Include Treating Chronic Pain
Currently, the ten qualifying conditions include cancer, HIV or AIDS, Parkinson's disease, Huntington's disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, neuropathy, inflammatory bowel disease and some spinal cord injuries.
CBS2 Exclusive: Tour One Of New York's Medical Marijuana Production Facilities
New York's new medical marijuana program is going through some growing pains. CBS2's Brian Conybeare takes an exclusive look inside one of only five legal pot production facilities in the state.
Christie Signs Bill Approving Marijuana For PTSD Treatment
Veterans and others in New Jersey can now legally treat their post-traumatic stress disorder with marijuana.
New York Looks To Expand Medical Marijuana Program
More than 7,000 New Yorkers have signed up since New York began allowing patients with certain conditions to obtain non-smokeable marijuana preparations early this year through one of the most cautious medical marijuana programs in the nation. Now, the state is looking to expand it, with plans for home delivery and more dispensaries.
NJ Assembly Passes Bill Allowing Medical Marijuana Use For PTSD
The Democrat-led Assembly voted 55-14, with seven abstentions on Thursday. The bill heads to the Senate for consideration.
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Morgan State University shooting: 5 shot on campus, search for suspect ongoing
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
N.Y. Reps. Nadler, Malliotakis react to ouster of Speaker McCarthy
Both lawmakers expressed frustration over the current state of affairs inside the House of Representatives.
Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
Mayor Adams going south of the border to tell asylum seekers about NYC's issues
Hizzoner is going to Mexico, and parts of Central America and South America on his own dime.
Powerball hopefuls from all over flock to lucky Newburgh, N.Y. store
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N.Y. Reps. Nadler, Malliotakis react to ouster of Speaker McCarthy
Both lawmakers expressed frustration over the current state of affairs inside the House of Representatives.
Mayor Adams going south of the border to tell asylum seekers about NYC's issues
Hizzoner is going to Mexico, and parts of Central America and South America on his own dime.
Powerball hopefuls from all over flock to lucky Newburgh, N.Y. store
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Question over reasonable force at center of controversial NYPD arrest
Travis Stewart said officers hit him with a Taser that caused severe damage to his private parts.
Neighbors react after Craig Ross, Jr. charged with kidnapping 9-year-old girl
Police are working to see if Ross, 46, is linked to any other alleged crimes.
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First Alert Weather: Temps climb into 80s as taste of summer returns
We're in for a sunny and warm afternoon, with highs around 80. How long will it last?
MTA chair suggests congestion pricing toll will cost $15
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
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
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
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Multiple people apparently shot in Paterson, N.J.
The shooting happened at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Broadway on Tuesday afternoon.
First Alert Weather: Temps climb into 80s as taste of summer returns
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New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez trial date set
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
MTA chair suggests congestion pricing toll will cost $15
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
Water main break impacting Jersey City and Hoboken
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Long Island man pleads not guilty in DWI crash that killed husband and wife
Friends and family of victims Odalis and Ismenia Urena were at the courthouse Tuesday for the hearing.
Nassau County lawmakers lay out plan to address future flooding
Their plan includes holding a hearing to identify the county's infrastructure needs, finding and fixing roadway drainage issues and updating the emergency alert system.
MTA chair suggests congestion pricing toll will cost $15
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
Fundraiser announced to support Farmingdale marching band
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Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
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N.Y. Reps. Nadler, Malliotakis react to ouster of Speaker McCarthy
Both lawmakers expressed frustration over the current state of affairs inside the House of Representatives.
Kevin McCarthy won't run for speaker again
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
Mayor Adams going south of the border to tell asylum seekers about NYC's issues
Hizzoner is going to Mexico, and parts of Central America and South America on his own dime.
McCarthy has been ousted as speaker of the House. Here's what happens next.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
Kevin McCarthy removed as House speaker in historic vote
"The office of speaker of the House of the United States House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant," said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber.
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Women under 40 face conflicting advice for breast cancer screenings
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we spoke with a doctor and her patient to get some answers.
New York City launches nation's first telehealth abortion care services
NYC Health + Hospitals' abortion care services will be available seven days a week.
Paris is crawling with bedbugs. They're even riding the trains.
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On Call with Dr. Kumar: Is it COVID or is it something else?
The so-called "tripledemic" appears to have arrived, with people everywhere coughing and sneezing.
New York cancer survivors share stories to inspire others
Advocates, doctors and survivors gathered at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on West 54th Street for the occasion.
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New episodes of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" return
Hundreds of fans lined up outside the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first taping of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" since the end of the writers strike.
Meet NYC's new Commissioner of Media and Entertainment
We spoke with her about her background and coming into the role amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
"Taylor Swift Effect" boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
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Dominating defense leads Seahawks over Giants 24-3
Graham Gano kicked a 55-yard field goal for the Giants (1-3), who have played one good half in four games this season.
David Stearns introduced as Mets president of baseball operations
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Zach Wilson improves, but Jets unravel late in tight loss to Chiefs
With pop superstar Taylor Swift watching Travis Kelce and the Chiefs for the second straight game, Kansas City was able to bounce back.
Liberty top Sun in Game 4, finally get back to WNBA Finals
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Mets say goodbye to Buck Showalter with lopsided loss to Phillies
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
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Magnolia Tree Earth Center starts much-needed repairs
This comes as the Magnolia Tree Earth Center marks its 50th anniversary.
Bronx officials launch Domestic Violence Awareness Month for October
Officials say the Bronx has one of the highest rates of domestic violence across the city.
Riverdale dentists' office floods for second time this month
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Inwood alternative high school adapts to asylum seeking students
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
School librarian shortage hitting New York City
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
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Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
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Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
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A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
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First Alert Weather: Nice on Wednesday, Thursday, but trouble coming this weekend
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says parts of the Tri-State Area could see up to an inch of rain on Saturday.
Neighbors react after Craig Ross, Jr. charged with kidnapping 9-year-old from upstate N.Y. park
Officials said a fingerprint on a ransom note led to Ross' arrest. Police are working to see if the 46-year-old is linked to any other alleged crimes. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Mayor Adams heading to Mexico, Central America and South America to talk NYC asylum seeker crisis
Hizzoner plans to explain to people hoping to come to New York City that there are other places in the U.S. they can and should go to instead. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Police: 1 dead, 2 wounded in shooting in Paterson, N.J.
The gunfire erupted on Tuesday afternoon and CBS New York's Maurice Dubois has the latest on the investigation.
Law professor: McCarthy ouster shows chaos has taken over Republican party
The U.S. House of Representatives is not expected to have a new speaker for at least week after McCarthy was booted from the position in a historic vote on Tuesday. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
