This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2014.01.22)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of January 22, 2014.
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New York — page 5
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Could NYC Get Its Own Medical Weed Bill?
Governor Andrew Cuomo’s plan to bring medical cannabis to 20 hospitals around New York, announced this week, has been criticized by activists for being too narrow and too reliant on federal government approval to do any good.
Medical Marijuana Update (2014.01.08)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of January 8, 2014.
Cuomo's Weed Plan May Be Dead On Arrival
Though Andrew Cuomo’s plan for medical cannabis legalization is a step in the right direction, it isn’t enough to get New Yorkers the treatment they need
Cuomo to Establish NY Medical Marijuana Program Based on '80s-Era Legislation
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) plans to use his executive powers to allow the limited use of medical marijuana, the New York Times reported Sunday.
Alberto Willmore: Arrested by NYPD for Smoking
A story broke earlier this month about a New York City school teacher named Alberto Willmore arrested for smoking weed. The only problem? Willmore was...
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Savino to Resurrect Medical Marijuana Bill in NY Senate
New York Senator Diane Savino plans to reintroduce a medical marijuana bill next year, after the last one was stomped by partisan politics.
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7 Advocates Working for Marijuana Reform in New York City
BuzzFeed's Rachel Zarrell describes 7 big advocates that have been working hard for marijuana reform in New York City.
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NY Lawmaker Who Voted Against MMJ Invests In Pot
New York lawmaker Steve Katz, who voted against MMJ then got a ticket for possession, has joined the ArcView Group of investors.
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New York: Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Introduced
Senator Liz Krueger introduced the New York State Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act.
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New Video Shows Consequences of Possession Arrests in NYC
A new video shows the life-changing consequences of marijuana possession arrests in New York City, even if the charges are eventually thrown out.
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ACLU: DC, New York Highest Likelihood of Arrest for Pot
According to the ACLU of Maryland, Washington DC and New York State have the highest likelihood of arrest for pot.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.11.26)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of November 26, 2013.
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Medical Marijuana Hearings To Be Held in NY in December
New York state lawmakers are planning medical marijuana hearings in Mineola and Buffalo next month.
Weed's No Longer Political Kryptonite in New York
While across the country governments have been decriminalizing or legalizing pot, New York City hasn’t moved away from the policies of Rudolph Giuliani.
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Petition - Change the SUNY New Paltz Marijuana Policy
Please sign this petition to change the SUNY New Paltz marijuana policy if you think students shouldn't be expelled for marijuana.
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Marijuana Takes Center Stage in Race for Brooklyn DA
Democratic nominee for Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson wants to decriminalize up to half an ounce of marijuana, citing such cases as a clog in the system.
Man Wins $40,000 Suit After Cops Mistake His Candy For Crack
George Pringle, 57, of Staten Island, won $42,500 in a lawsuit against the department for the time cops mistook his peppermint candies for crack.