Articles tagged with "new york city"
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Bloomberg Calls Legalization ‘Stupidest Thing Ever Done’
David Downs - Published on January 23, 2019Read moreThe former New York mayor tied cannabis to the opioid overdose epidemic, just like former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
New York Mayor Comes Out Strong for Legalization With Equity
Sara Brittany Somerset - Published on December 20, 2018Read moreSome expected Bill de Blasio to give tepid support, but he came out fiery in favor of ending prohibition and righting past wrongs.
New York Gov. Cuomo Says Cannabis Legalization Is a 2019 Priority
Max Savage Levenson - Published on December 17, 2018Read moreIn a reversal of his long-held opposition, Cuomo looked at the evidence (and the polls) and said, okay.
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New Yorkers Declare: No Legalization Without Social Equity
Sara Brittany Somerset - Published on December 14, 2018Read moreA two-day conference in Albany set the tone for 2019: Equity must be baked into the law.
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New York City Cannabis Arrests Nosedive 97%
David Downs - Published on November 8, 2018Read moreNew York Police Department policy reforms took effect hard in September.
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New York Cops Still Making Cannabis Arrests, Despite Mayor’s Policy
Chris Roberts - Published on September 17, 2018Read moreState law says THC oil isn’t marijuana—so cops are arresting people for it.
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In the Midst of a CBD Craze, New York City Opens Its First CBD Cocktail Bar
Max Savage Levenson - Published on September 7, 2018Read moreTake a look inside Adriaen Block, a cocktail bar where CBD is artfully balanced with alcohol & provides a soothing, refreshing experience.
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How Cynthia Nixon Changed the New York Cannabis Game
Tricia Romano - Published on September 4, 2018Read moreGov. Andrew Cuomo is favored in next week’s primary. But the #CynthiaEffect has already broken New York’s legalization logjam.
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Analysis: Will the NYPD Really Stop Frivolous Marijuana Arrests?
David Downs - Published on June 19, 2018Read moreNew York will take fewer marijuana smokers to police stations starting Sept. 1. Critics say it’s too little too late as the public clamors for bigger cannabis reforms.
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Things Are Canna Crazy in New York City These Days
Bruce Barcott - Published on May 21, 2018Read more25 New Yorkers were just hospitalized because of cannabis prohibition. It’s time to stop the madness.
