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Should municipalities opt out on marijuana?

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, once an ardent detractor of any measure to legalize recreational marijuana, last week signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act . . . more

4/8/21

New York state has decriminalized marijuana, allowing for personal consumption and cultivation, and future retail stores that are expected to generate municipal revenue.

For some, grass just isn’t green enough in Nassau County

That hissing sound you may have heard here and there across the Five Towns and from Hempstead Town Hall as April began wasn’t the sound of marijuana joints, pipes and bongs being lit, but … more

By Jeff Bessen | 4/7/21

Widnise Occelin was arrested after allegedly assaulting a Nassau police officer in Inwood on Feb. 25.

Nassau police officer assaulted in Inwood

A woman said to be homeless allegedly assaulted a Nassau police officer in Inwood on Feb. 25, police said. more

By Jeff Bessen | 2/26/21

N.J. just legalized pot. N.Y. needs money. Well, then, why not?

New York state is facing a $9 billion budget deficit due to the coronavirus pandemic, with severe cutbacks and tax hikes likely on the way. Although there should be some relief coming at the federal level . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 12/17/20

Slow down, New York. We’re moving too fast on pot.

As the debate around legalization of recreational marijuana in New York state swirls, and the punches and counterpunches of the pros versus cons become more frenetic, we need to take a step back . . . more

By Judi Vining | 3/22/19

Albany should give taxpayers a break

Every year at this time, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State Legislature wrestle with the state budget, facing an April 1 deadline to get it done. This year . . . more

3/22/19

And after we legalize pot, how about sports betting?

I’ve said it before in these pages, and I’ll say it again: Nassau County really needs to chill out. Gov. Andrew Cuomo hasn’t even introduced formal legislation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 2/15/19

Valentine’s Day mission: find the real thing

Valentine’s Day, the fire sale of romantic love, seems a perfect time to push back and get real. Let’s sift through the dross of life for gold nuggets, for the small things and moments . . . more

2/15/19

Let’s slow down and get legal marijuana right

While state leaders have been slow to provide specifics or act on the likely legalization of recreational marijuana, officials in the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County are addressing the matter promptly and properly. On Feb. 26 . . . more

2/14/19

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, center, recently created a task force to study the potential impacts legal marijuana might have on the county.

Laura Curran creates legal marijuana task force

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on Jan. 10 announced the formation of a task force to study the impact legal recreational marijuana might have on the county. Nassau County Police Commissioner … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 1/16/19

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