
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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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.
In November 2020, New Jerseyans voted to legalize marijuana. Sixteen months later there is still no marketplace.
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.
Most credit card networks won't allow their cards to be used in stores that sell marijuana because it's illegal under federal law.
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.
The New Jersey Department of Health unveiled new rule changes regarding medical marijuana use.
CBD oil falls into a gray area that might be legal in some states now because it is not psychoactive.
Welcome to Harmony Dispensary, the latest facility to offer medical marijuana in New Jersey.
More than 22,000 people in New Jersey died of drug overdoses in 2016.
Michigan has added several medical conditions to the state's list of ailments which qualify for a medical marijuana prescription.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first prescription drug made from marijuana.
New Yorkers with an opioid prescription may soon qualify to join the state's medical marijuana program.
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.
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.
"We are changing the restrictive culture of our medical marijuana program to make it more patient-friendly," Gov. Phil Murphy said Tuesday.
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.
The governor said the potential beneficiaries include veterans, as well as police officers and survivors of domestic violence, crime and accidents.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Veterans and others in New Jersey can now legally treat their post-traumatic stress disorder with marijuana.
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.
The Democrat-led Assembly voted 55-14, with seven abstentions on Thursday. The bill heads to the Senate for consideration.
Police say four of the five victims are students and none of the victims appear to have life-threatening wounds.
Both lawmakers expressed frustration over the current state of affairs inside the House of Representatives.
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
Hizzoner is going to Mexico, and parts of Central America and South America on his own dime.
Smokes 4 Less has sold six winning tickets of $1 million or more in the last year.
Both lawmakers expressed frustration over the current state of affairs inside the House of Representatives.
Hizzoner is going to Mexico, and parts of Central America and South America on his own dime.
Smokes 4 Less has sold six winning tickets of $1 million or more in the last year.
Travis Stewart said officers hit him with a Taser that caused severe damage to his private parts.
Police are working to see if Ross, 46, is linked to any other alleged crimes.
We're in for a sunny and warm afternoon, with highs around 80. How long will it last?
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.
Hazy sunshine and warm this afternoon with highs in the upper 70s.
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
The shooting happened at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Broadway on Tuesday afternoon.
We're in for a sunny and warm afternoon, with highs around 80. How long will it last?
Sen. Menendez pleaded not guilty to bribery charges last Wednesday and was released on $100,000 bond.
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.
Traffic in and out of Hoboken, especially on southern routes, is being impacted.
Friends and family of victims Odalis and Ismenia Urena were at the courthouse Tuesday for the hearing.
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.
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.
Nassau County police and various law enforcement unions helped organize the event that's set for Wednesday night at Mulcahy's Pub and Concert Hall in Wantagh.
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
Both lawmakers expressed frustration over the current state of affairs inside the House of Representatives.
Rep. Patrick McHenry of North Carolina is serving as speaker pro tempore.
Hizzoner is going to Mexico, and parts of Central America and South America on his own dime.
The House on Tuesday voted to remove California Republican Kevin McCarthy from his position as House speaker. Here's what comes next.
"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.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we spoke with a doctor and her patient to get some answers.
NYC Health + Hospitals' abortion care services will be available seven days a week.
Bedbugs are popping up in Paris hotels, homes, and even public transport, and with the Olympics just 10 months away, that has city officials' skin crawling.
The so-called "tripledemic" appears to have arrived, with people everywhere coughing and sneezing.
Advocates, doctors and survivors gathered at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on West 54th Street for the occasion.
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.
We spoke with her about her background and coming into the role amid the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
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.
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
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.
Graham Gano kicked a 55-yard field goal for the Giants (1-3), who have played one good half in four games this season.
Decades ago, David Stearns used to sneak into Shea Stadium to root for the New York Mets. Now, he holds their entire roster in his hands.
With pop superstar Taylor Swift watching Travis Kelce and the Chiefs for the second straight game, Kansas City was able to bounce back.
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
This comes as the Magnolia Tree Earth Center marks its 50th anniversary.
Officials say the Bronx has one of the highest rates of domestic violence across the city.
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn says parts of the Tri-State Area could see up to an inch of rain on Saturday.
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.
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.
The gunfire erupted on Tuesday afternoon and CBS New York's Maurice Dubois has the latest on the investigation.
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.