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New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term
New Poll Reveals How NY Voters Think Gov. Hochul Is Doing Months Into First Full Term New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s approval rating dipped slightly in the second month of her first full term in office, according to a brand-new poll. Among the state’s registered voters, Hochul holds an approval rating of 56 to 40 percent, compared to 56 to 36 percent in January, according to a Siena College poll released Monday, Feb. 27. Hochul’s favorability also dipped slightly to 46 to 43 percent, from 48 to 42 percent in January, the poll found. When asked which issues state lawmakers should focus on, 36 percent of voters said crime, followed by cost of living at 27 percent, and afford…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Counts At George Floyd Murder Trial Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Counts At George Floyd Murder Trial
Ex-Cop Derek Chauvin Found Guilty On All Counts At George Floyd Murder Trial The panel of seven women and five male jurors reached a verdict in the murder trial for Derek Chauvin, who was found guilty on all counts of killing George Floyd in Minneapolis. After being sequestered on Monday afternoon, April 19 following closing arguments from both sides, the jury announced the guilty verdict of Chauvin late in the afternoon on Tuesday, April 20 to a resounding cheer from crowds that gathered outside the courtroom. The verdict arrived after approximately 10 hours of deliberations over the two days with it being released at approximately 5:05 p.m. on Tuesday. Specifica…

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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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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: Legal Recreational Pot Now Unlikely To Be In State Budget COVID-19: Legal Recreational Pot Now Unlikely To Be In State Budget
Covid-19: Legal Recreational Pot Now Unlikely To Be In State Budget Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has claimed another victim - at least for now: the possibility of legalized cannabis in New York. It’ll likely be at least a year before marijuana is legalized in New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. With the deadline for the state’s budget coming up this week, Cuomo said he doubted he would be able to get it done in time, as his efforts and resources have been spent battling the spread of the virus throughout the state. “It’s not likely,” Cuomo said. “Too much, too little time.” Cuomo has long supported legalizing marijuana, which would be another revenue sourc…

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by Zak Failla