Cannabis

Diversity

Will recreational pot freeze out people of color – again?

Minority businesses were neglected in the rollout of medical marijuana.

By JEFF COLTIN

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Policy

The scramble to profit from legal pot

New York’s about-face on marijuana has triggered a gold rush.

By FRANK G. RUNYEON

Policy

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Policy

Recreational marijuana FAQ

What we know – and what we don’t – about legalizing pot in New York.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

Policy

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two different versions of Andrew Cuomo's face in opposite directions

Policy

New York politicians’ biggest flip-flops

How elected officials ‘evolved’ on pot, guns, immigrants, LGBT rights and homelessness.

By JON LENTZ

Policy

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo delivers the 2019 State of the State address and proposed 2019-2020 executive budget.

New York State

Cuomo’s 2019 budget address, by the numbers

What the governor wants to spend on education, health care, subways and more.

By JEFF COLTIN

News & Politics

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State Sen. Diane Savino and Assemblyman Clyde Vanel

Technology

The state Legislature is waking up to the importance of tech

How two state lawmakers plan to lead their colleagues in carefully regulating disruptive technologies.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

Policy

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Acting New York state Attorney General Barbara Underwood speaks to legislative leaders after former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned.

This Week’s Headlines

Underwood finishes up, Glen steps down and the weed bandwagon rolls on

Rounding up the week’s political news.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

News & Politics

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Campaigns & Elections

Public advocate candidates feud over hypothetical weed tax revenue

Despite having no control over it, Mark-Viverito and Espinal have opinions on how a marijuana tax should be spent.

By REBECCA C. LEWIS

News & Politics

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Officials at City & State's Health and Wellness summit discussed issues including lead poisoning, legalized marijuana and Lyme disease.

Health Care

How state Senate control will alter health policy

From single-payer to marijuana, top senators on the health committee discuss their top priorities.

By JORDAN LAIRD, JON LENTZ

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Former New York City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito

Criminal Justice

Will disadvantaged communities miss out on the marijuana ‘gold rush’?

Advocates and policymakers call for shared economic opportunities from legalizing pot.

By ANNIE MCDONOUGH

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