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New York Prepares For Legal Cannabis, Approves Emergency Lab Testing & First Processor Licenses

New York continues making progress in cannabis legalization. By green-lighting emergency lab testing regulations and opening the application process for testing facilities, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) recently moved closer to launching recreational sales and opening adult-use stores in the state.

Benzinga

How Salman Rushdie has been a scapegoat for complex historical differences

The Chautauqua Institution, southwest of Buffalo in New York State, is known for its summer lectures – and as a place where people come seeking peace and serenity. Salman Rushdie, the great writer and influential public intellectual, had spoken at the centre before.

The Conversation

Author Salman Rushdie taken to hospital after attack in New York State

Author Salman Rushdie was on Friday recovering from surgery in hospital after he was stabbed in the neck as he was about to give a lecture in New York state.

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Hero sacrifices own life and drowns in lake after pushing wife & kids to safety

George Vitetta, 65, rescued his wife Kathy and their two young grandchildren at Lake Ontario in New York State, before he was dragged away by the strong undercurrent

Daily Mirror

Union Station: Senate staffers announce formation of New York State Legislative Workers United

Seventy-nine New York State Senate staffers announced the formation of the New York State Legislative Workers United (NYSLWU) and said they intend to seek voluntary recognition from Senate leadership when a majority of staffers sign on.

Ballotpedia

New Yorkers head to the polls to vote in first primary of 2022

Voters from Brooklyn to Buffalo and from Queens to Kingston came out to the polls in short supply Tuesday to decide who’ll run in this November’s general election — a contest that will ultimately determine who is New York State’s governor.

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Editorial: The Supreme Court radically expands gun rights, a decision that will cost lives in NYC and elsewhere

Using a garbled reading of history as a crutch, the U.S. Supreme Court’s supposed textualist conservatives have just managed to codify a cartoon cutout version of the Second Amendment, obliterating New York State’s concealed carry firearm permitting system. We will mince no words: This will cost the lives of civilians…

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Supreme Court sweeps aside New York's limits on carrying a gun, raising Second Amendment rights to new heights

With its decision in New York State Rifle Pistol v. Bruen on June 23, 2022, the Supreme Court has announced that the Second Amendment is not a second-class right.

The Conversation

New body armor rules in New York miss the vest worn by the Buffalo killer

Vests carrying steel, ceramic or polyethylene plates, which can potentially stop rifle rounds, aren't explicitly covered by the New York state legislation.

WEKU

Nikola Tre BEV Eligible For $185,000 Incentive In New York State

Nikola's Tre BEV has been deemed eligible for the New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP), qualifying for up to $185,000 with a scrappage requirement.

InsideEVs

Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit that aimed to stop New York attorney general from investigating him

‘The fact that Defendant’s public statements reflect personal and/or political animus toward Plaintiffs is not, in and of itself, sufficient’

The Independent UK

Donald Trump and Ivanka Trump must give evidence in New York fraud probe, appeals court says

‘Once again, the courts have ruled that Donald Trump must comply with our lawful investigation into his financial dealings,’ New York attorney general says

The Independent UK

New York's Legacy Cannabis Operators Form 'Unified Legacy Operators Council,' Here's Why

A group of legacy operators has formed a coalition called Unified Legacy Operators Council (UNLOC) from New York State, in order to compel regulators to take the underground industry seriously.

Benzinga

Twitter, Meta See NY State Comptroller's Anger For Inadequate Content Moderation

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli has sought votes against directors at Twitter Inc (NYSE:TWTR) and Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc (NASDAQ:FB) at their upcoming annual meetings, Reuters reports. Twitter and Meta's failure to tackle harmful content, including a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., has led to the call. Thomas DiNapoli, who oversees New York's pension…

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The Aristocrats: Consumer Online Reviews Are on "Issue[s] of Public Interest" for N.Y. Anti-SLAPP Purposes

From Aristocrat Plastic Surgery, P.C. v. Silva, decided today by a New York intermediate appellate court, in an opinion by Justice Julio Rodriguez III: The primary issue on this appeal is the scope of "public interest" as defined in the 2020 amendments to New York State's anti-strategic lawsuit against public…

Benzinga

This New York State Senator Just Presented 2 New Cannabis Bills: Grow Your Own And Medical Marijuana For Out-Of-State Visitors

Senator Jeremy Cooney (D-Rochester) announced Wednesday a package of two cannabis bills designed to lay additional groundwork for the future of legalized cannabis in New York State.

Benzinga

New York Health Committee Approves Bill To Establish Safe Drug Consumption Sites

The New York State Health Committee approved

The Independent UK

Judge rejects Trump's sworn statement he does not have subpoenaed tax documents

Former president has been ordered to pay fines of $10,000 after being found in contempt of court

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Exclusive: Report indicates NY state leads nation in antisemitic incidents, with 24% jump in 2021

More than 400 antisemitic incidents, including a record number of assaults, were reported across New York State last year in a disturbing pandemic-era trend of hate, the watchdog Anti-Defamation League said Tuesday in its annual report.

Benzinga

New York Needs A Manager For Its $200M Cannabis Social Equity Fund, Who's Looking For A Job?

As legal cannabis begins to take shape in New York, efforts to involve those most impacted by the War on Drugs are also coming into focus.

Benzinga

New York's First Legal Cannabis Dispensaries Opening By Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is launching the first regulated adult-use marijuana market in New York state, with sales starting on April 15 in Akwesasne, which sits on both banks of the St. Lawrence River.

Benzinga

New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney Introduces New Cannabis Banking Bill, Here Are The Details

New York State Senator Jeremy Cooney presented the first of two pieces of cannabis legislation that should help advance efficiency and compliance across the marijuana banking industry, reported

The Independent UK

New York Lieutenant Governor Brian Benjamin resigns after arrest in campaign finance scheme

Prosecutors say politician ‘abused his authority as a New York State senator, engaging in a bribery scheme using public funds for his own corrupt purposes’

Ballotpedia

Nikki Lucas and Manny De Los Santos win New York State Assembly special elections

Two special general elections were held for New York State Assembly Districts 60 and 72 on Feb. 15.

Tribune News Service

State trooper who accused former Gov. Cuomo of sex harassment files lawsuit

A New York State Trooper who served on former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s personal security detail sued the disgraced politician Thursday for sexual harassment.

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