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New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Sen. Liz Krueger and Sen. Michael Gianaris listen as Senate members speak in favor of legislation to change state legal standards on sexual harassment in Albany.

New York State

What Democrats got done in Albany by the end of session

Recreational marijuana may have flickered out, but it was the exception.

By ZACH WILLIAMS

News & Politics

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Criminal Justice

What’s going on with marijuana legalization?

Negotiations stalled over the weekend, but there are back-up bills

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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News & Politics

Poll: What last-minute state legislation will advance?

There’s one week left until the scheduled end of the session in Albany.

By CITY & STATE

News & Politics

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This Week’s Headlines

Wrangling over rent laws, marijuana in doubt and de Blasio’s endorsements

Rounding up the week’s political news.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

News & Politics

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Email Ramos of High Mi Madre Co-Operative urges legislators to pass recreational marijuana legislation during a news conference at the state Capitol.

Commentary

Pot legalization opponents exaggerate dangers

Claims range from mostly unproven to wholly unfounded.

By JESSE SINGAL

Opinion

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Mayor Bill de Blasio delivers remarks at a plaque dedication ceremony for fallen firefighter Lieutenant Michael Davidson.

This Week’s Headlines

De Blasio’s donors sit on the fence and paid vacation gets a boost

Rounding up the week’s political news.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

News & Politics

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So much for including marijuana legalization into the budget.

Criminal Justice

Why civil rights advocates say decriminalization of marijuana isn’t enough

The measure to lessen the impact of disproportionate policing is touted as a compromise.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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What's the status of New York's efforts to legalize recreational marijuana?

Criminal Justice

Marijuana’s stumbling blocks

Dems are in charge, polls show it’s popular, but not so much in the suburbs.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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Legalization advocates should make the affirmative case for legal access to marijuana and how that will enhance the lives of New Yorkers.

Commentary

What New York can learn from Mexico about marijuana legalization

The affirmative case for the freedom to experiment with a relatively benign drug.

By LINDSAY BEYERSTEIN

Opinion

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Is there enough time to legalize recreational marijuana?

Health Care

Closing the window on recreational marijuana

Some advocates say the support is there, but time may be running out.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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