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New York State Assembly Passes Medical Marijuana Legislation
The Democratic-led state Assembly on Tuesday passed legislation that would legalize the use of marijuana for medical purposes, increasing pressure on the Senate to pass it before the session concludes at the end of June.
Medical Marijuana Bill Clears Major Hurdle In New York
A bill to legalize medical marijuana in New York cleared a major hurdle in Albany Tuesday as the Senate Health Committee passed the Compassionate Care Act by a slim, bipartisan vote of 9 to 8.
NY’s Medical Marijuana Bill: Glaucoma Out, Rheumatoid Arthritis In
Recent amendments to New York medical marijuana legislation would include not allowing it to be used for glaucoma, but for rheumatoid arthritis, the bill's Senate sponsor said.
Global Marijuana Marches Set for Tomorrow
For more than 30 years, marijuana fans and legalization supporters have marched on the first weekend in May in support of the cause. Despite legalization having occurred in Uruguay and the US states of Colorado and Washington, this year is no different.
Psychedelic Mushrooms Could Cure Anxiety for Cancer Patients
A New York University study is using psilocybin to help patients overcome the fear of death.
Most New Yorkers Support Medical Marijuana Pilot Plan
Most New Yorkers support Gov. Andrew Cuomo's plan to allow the use of medical marijuana in a pilot program in up to 20 hospitals, according to a poll released on Monday.
Cuomo to Establish NY Medical Marijuana Program Based on ’80s-Era Legislation
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) plans to use his executive powers to allow the limited use of medical marijuana, the New York Times reported Sunday.
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Parents Seek Hope In Medical Marijuana
N.Y. residents want access to treatment available in other states
New York AG Report Slams NYPD Stop-and-Frisk
In a report issued late last week, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman analyzed the impact of the NYPD's stop-and-frisk search policies on the state's criminal justice system—and on the people victimized by them. The results are illuminating, but not pretty.
