What to Know Before Legal Marijuana Comes to New York
Although months away, full legalization for recreational marijuana is likely in New York State. Governor Andrew Cuomo promised to make it a priority in this year’s budget. Now companies are [...]
Recreational Marijuana Could Come to New York State in 2019
Cannabis legalization advocates expect New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to call on the legislature to legalize recreational marijuana during his first budget address in 2019. “We’re [...]
Medical Marijuana Could Soon be Covered by New York Health Insurance
Taxpayers could soon be on the hook to help low-income New Yorkers score medical marijuana, thanks to a bill that would force public health-insurance plans to cover it. Patients in the state [...]
Pot-Smoking Arrests in New York City to End – But Not for Everyone
Pot-smoking arrests in New York City are to end on September 1st, but only if you meet the mayor’s requirements. Under New York Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new policy, starting Sept. 1, the New [...]
Full Cannabis Legalization Coming Soon to New York
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced on Thursday August 2 that his office has established a working group to draft legislation for recreational cannabis legalization. The news comes less than [...]
Cannabis Possession in Manhattan is Decriminalized
It’s Official: Manhattan has decriminalized cannabis possession. Starting on August 1, 2018, those who use or possess cannabis will no longer be prosecuted, according to a press release issued by [...]
How the Climate for Legalized Marijuana is Changing in New York
New York’s political leaders have finally begun to acknowledge a need for change in their marijuana laws. New York state’s relationship to marijuana is evolving. After years of strict [...]
Report from New York Health Department Supports Cannabis Legalization
The report concludes that the benefits of cannabis legalization outweighs the potential risks. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo (D), who not long ago called marijuana a “gateway drug,” released a [...]
The New York Democratic Party Endorses Cannabis Legalization
The NY State Democratic Committee supports the legalization of marijuana when regulated and taxed similar to alcohol. The party’s executive committee announced that it passed a resolution calling [...]
