#2nd member named to NY Cannabis Board has weed experience

#2nd member named to NY Cannabis Board has weed experience

“#2nd member named to NY Cannabis Board has weed experience” A lawyer from Buffalo whose expertise includes advising clients on the marijuana industry was named to the state’s new Cannabis Control Board on Wednesday. Adam Perry was appointed by Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-The Bronx), who got to choose one of the board’s five members….

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#Gov. Kathy Hochul takes a sharp turn left

#Gov. Kathy Hochul takes a sharp turn left

“#Gov. Kathy Hochul takes a sharp turn left” Maybe we were wrong to cheer Gov. Kathy Hochul’s early decision to run to keep her job in next year’s election: With an eye on the June primary, she’s pandering to the left and, in at least one regard, to Democratic insiders. She began nicely enough, not…

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#Dems shudder at ‘Kamala 2024’: Devine

#Dems shudder at ‘Kamala 2024’: Devine

“#Dems shudder at ‘Kamala 2024’: Devine” It was one year ago Wednesday that Kamala Harris was announced as Joe Biden’s running mate. That auspicious moment catapulted the stone-cold loser of the Democratic presidential contest into prime time, a heartbeat away from the Oval Office. With the convenient defenestration of her main rival, handsy, outgoing Gov….

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#Lawmakers question Cuomo as he delays weed program

#Lawmakers question Cuomo as he delays weed program

“#Lawmakers question Cuomo as he delays weed program” New York’s legalized-pot program is on a train to nowhere —  apparently derailed because Gov. Andrew Cuomo is fuming over his stalled plans to overhaul leadership at the MTA. Cuomo and the state Legislature approved the legalized sale of weed in New York in March, but the…

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#Cannabis abuse linked to risk of schizophrenia: study

#Cannabis abuse linked to risk of schizophrenia: study

“#Cannabis abuse linked to risk of schizophrenia: study” Marijuana-associated schizophrenia is on the rise.  A new study out of Denmark has found that, in the past 25 years, the number of schizophrenia cases correlated with cannabis use has increased: While only 2 percent of schizophrenia diagnoses in 1995 were associated with marijuana use, by 2010,…

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#Sacha Baron Cohen sues Solar Therapeutics over ‘Borat’ billboard

#Sacha Baron Cohen sues Solar Therapeutics over ‘Borat’ billboard

“#Sacha Baron Cohen sues Solar Therapeutics over ‘Borat’ billboard” Sacha Baron Cohen is suing a Massachusetts company for using his popular “Borat” character and “It’s nice” catchphrase to sell marijuana, a product he doesn’t use. The British comedian claims cannabis seller Solar Therapeutics failed to seek his permission before slapping an image of Borat —…

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#Letters to the Editor — July 7, 2021

#Letters to the Editor — July 7, 2021

“#Letters to the Editor — July 7, 2021” The Issue: The National Education Association’s plan to fund the teaching of critical race theory in schools. It was interesting reading the column “Union pushes race on kids” by Christopher Rufo (July 6). I do not and never have supported this type of indoctrination for our children….

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