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Two More Hamptons Municipalities Block Pot Sales Two More Hamptons Municipalities Block Pot Sales
Two More Hamptons Municipalities Block Pot Sales Two more Long Island municipalities will be opting out of offering legalized marijuana as New York gets set to go all-in on cannabis sales. Both the East Hampton Village and Town of East Hampton made it official that they will not permit the retail sale of marijuana within their jurisdictions, though officials left the door open for potential future sales. Following a series of public meetings and discussions, officials in the town and village decided to opt-out of potential retail sales when it becomes officially legal in New York State to sell on Jan. 1, 2022. Related story - NY Officia…

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by Zak Failla
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NY Officially Legalizes Pot, Here's How Long It Will Take For It To Be Available NY Officially Legalizes Pot, Here's How Long It Will Take For It To Be Available
NY Officially Legalizes Pot, Here's How Long It Will Take For It To Be Available New York State lawmakers have given the green light for legalized marijuana possession and paved the way to allow for marijuana sales to people over the age of 21. Late on Tuesday, March 30, the New York State Senate voted 40-23 in favor of the new bill, while the Assembly approved it by a margin of 100-49. The bill was sent to Gov. Andrew Cuomo's desk to sign following the approval by both Houses, which he did on Wednesday, March 31, making the law official.  With Cuomo's approval, possession becomes legal immediately for those age 21 and over. The bill does not specify a date when …

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COVID-19: Cuomo To Push For Legal Marijuana, Sports Betting In NY To Close $15B Deficit COVID-19: Cuomo To Push For Legal Marijuana, Sports Betting In NY To Close $15B Deficit
Covid-19: Cuomo To Push For Legal Marijuana, Sports Betting In NY To Close $15B Deficit With New York State facing a record-setting $15 billion deficit due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is once again pushing for legalized marijuana and sports betting to help raise revenues. On Wednesday, Jan. 6, Cuomo said that while New York will be turning to the federal government to provide some aid and COVID-19 relief funding, the state will also be doing its part to cut the deficit. Among the two options Cuomo discussed was a proposal to legalize and regulate cannabis in New York and running a legal sports betting program that benefits the state, not casinos. “We want to d…

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by Zak Failla