A lot of states are taking a lot of very radical measures to incentivize their citizens to get vaccinated. It wouldn t be all too shocking if New York did what a few other states are doing.
That exact incentive is free weed. Legitimately, Washington and Colorado are both offering up free marijuana if you go and get vaccinated. In the instance of Washington, they are using the fun name Joints for Jabs. Legalizing marijuana was one of the largest things to happen in New York State so far for 2021, so why not show off that it is legal now and give it out for those getting vaccinated?
Mayors from 11 New York cities have called on leadership in the state legislature to enact a stricter gun law in the state.
The letter, addressed to State Senate leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins and Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie, urges the leaders to take action and pass a law that would hold “bad actors” in the gun industry accountable.
The letter states New York neighborhoods suffer greatly as a result of gun violence with an average of 3,400 people shot and killed or wounded by gunfire each year. The letter also claims gun violence costs the state $5.9 Billion a year, $321 Million of that total the mayors claim are taxpayer dollars.
(Video) The first thing you'll see when you watch the video is that the mother duck and her ducklings are not wearing masks. They're also walking in the wrong COVID-19 safety lane and they are clearly not socially distanced inside Myles Elementary School in New Hartford, NY. My guess is that they';re heard that the CDC has lifted most of the restrictions as long as people (and ducks) have been vaccinated.
Recreational marijuana is now legal in New York State after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation into law legalizing the purchase and use of cannabis products to adults 21 and older.
So that means, New Yorkers can now legally possess and use up to three ounces of marijuana for recreational use.
But what does the new marijuana law mean for businesses and you as the employee?
Local Labor Law Attorney Joseph DeTraglia Esp. of Utica, NY has these answers to the questions that you need to know:
1. Are There Any Protections For Employee Marijuana Use?
Protections for employees generally depend upon which type of use (and who they are employed by). For medical marijuana users, employees are protected under New York State’s Human Rights Law as individuals with disabilities, similar to individuals with cancer or other illnesses, meaning that employers may not discriminate against these individuals and may need to offer reasonable accommodations. Recreational marijuana users receive
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