Debate rages over how to handle scrutiny of sexual harassment charges against Cuomo
The governor s legal aide and the New York State attorney general weighed in on how they felt the investigation should proceed; state lawmakers continue to react. Author: Ron Plants Updated: 11:41 PM EST February 28, 2021
BUFFALO, N.Y. Throughout Sunday there was a flurry of emails from the Governor s Office, from the New York State Attorney General, and from lawmakers, all related to the unfolding scandal.
In that back-and-forth with statements from Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his staffers, including his attorney/adviser and Lt. Gov. Hochul on Saturday, the word review is specifically used.
How exactly will lawmakers legalize marijuana in New York?
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Legislative leaders say it’s only a matter of time.
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Editor s note: This article has been updated from the print version to reflect recent changes to Gov. Andrew Cuomo s marijuana legalization proposal.
The chances of legalizing recreational marijuana have never been better in New York. Democrats have supermajorities in the state Senate and Assembly. Gov. Andrew Cuomo says future revenues could help the state recover from the coronavirus pandemic. New Jersey voters approved a 2020 referendum legalizing adult-use cannabis, adding additional urgency to the cause, since millions of New Yorkers will soon have easy access to legal weed just across the Hudson River. “It s not a matter of if a deal gets done, state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins told reporters in January. “It s a matter of how and when.” There is even a possibility that legal weed could be a done deal in
Editor’s note: Since this story was printed in our magazine, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has updated his marijuana legalization proposal. Amendments include more
The struggle for adult-use marijuana legalization in New York continues. Find out all the details about the state's recent attempts to pass this legislation.