Feds Expected to Back Monitor of New York Police
With a federal judge to order sweeping reforms to the New York Police Department's stop-and-frisk program, the Justice Department plans to intervene.
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This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.06.12)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of June 12, 2013.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.06.05)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of June 5, 2013:
We Sent Bloomberg Studies Showing Medical Weed Is Not a Hoax
Last week, Michael Bloomberg called medical cannabis “one of the greatest hoaxes of all time,” ignoring countless scientific studies that have shown the plant’s usefulness..
New York Assembly Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
This is a simple matter of compassion. This is the fourth time the State Assembly has passed a medical marijuana bill. Now it’s time for the Senate to act.
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NPR WNYC: The Weed Next Door
The marijuana market is booming in the Big Apple, but the majority of people who drive it are rarely under the magnifying glass. "The Weed Next Door: How legalization is changing the marijuana landscape," looks at pot culture in New York and New Jersey and how legalization in other states is affecting it.
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NPR: Go East, Young Marijuana Dealer
Chuck used to sell marijuana in California. But the legalization of medical marijuana in the state meant competing against hundreds of marijuana dispensaries. So he moved to New York. Since making the move, he says, he's quadrupled his income.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.05.22)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of May 22, 2013:
New York: The Hempire State?
Marijuana law reform is gaining some serious momentum in New York as we approach the end of this year’s legislative session.
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New York Senator Plans to Introduce Legalization Bill
The legalization bill allows 6 plants for home growers. Marijuana would be regulated by the Liquor Authority and taxed up to $50 an ounce.
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Manslaughter Charges Tossed in NYPD Shooting of Unarmed Teen Ramarley Graham
The manslaughter indictment against NYPD officer Richard Haste, who has been accused of shooting unarmed teen Ramarley Graham...
NYC Marijuana Possession Arrests Declining, But Still Sky High
Thanks to aggressive policing strategies, New York City has for more than a decade been the world's leader in marijuana possession arrests, but now those...
More Racial Profiling Claims in NYC, Marijuana Charges Abound
NYC police are racial profiling blacks and Latinos to "manufacture" marijuana offenses against them, five Bronx residents claim in Federal Court...
Hydroponic Growers - Manage Your Garden From Anywhere
A Brooklyn company funded by Kickstarter, Bitponics, unveiled their new cloud-based hydroponic garden managing system at TechCrunch Disrupt in New York.
A Rising Marijuana Reform Tide at the Statehouses
Marijuana reform legislation is being introduced at state houses across the land at levels never seen before.
Medical Marijuana Update (2013.04.17)
Here's the latest major medical marijuana news around the United States from the past week, as of April 17, 2013:
New York Health Committee Approves Medical Marijuana Bill
Sen. Diane Savino and Health Committee Chair Richard Gottfried introduced the medical marijuana bill and are optimistic about its chances in the Senate.
This Week’s Corrupt Cops Stories (2013.04.10)
Here's the latest news on corrupt cops and law enforcement around the United States from the past week, as of April 10, 2013.