Under a legalization bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday, New Yorkers will now be able to possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis, while sales of recreational marijuana will not be legal for another 18 months as the state creates regulations. Advocates for criminal justice reform hope that …
Read More »New York Governor Cuomo Denies Asking Former Aide To Play Strip Poker
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo denies claims that he asked his former aide to play strip poker during a flight. On Wednesday, his office denied accusations made by Lindsey Boylan. She has accused Cuomo of sexual harassment during an October 2017 flight. At the time, Boylan was a deputy secretary …
Read More »Data Shows That Nursing Home Deaths In New York Were Undercounted
Attorney General Letitia James released a 76-page report revealing that nursing home deaths in New York were misrepresented. The report states that the death count could be off by 50% because the state only counted those who died on facility grounds and not those who died at the hospital. According …
Read More »Andrew Cuomo Requests To Buy COVID-19 Vaccine For His Residents
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is looking to buy doses of the COVID-19 vaccine directly from Pfizer in response to the slow rollout. Cuomo requested to buy doses from Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on Monday. However, the company said that while they are open to a model that would help …
Read More »NYC Closes Public Schools To In Person Classes Due To Spike In COVID-19 Cases
New York City public schools will shut down in-person classes temporarily starting Thursday, November 19, because of surging coronavirus cases, top city officials revealed earlier today. According to The NY Daily News, Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza said the closure would be “temporary” in an email to staffers Wednesday afternoon but …
Read More »New Restrictions For Restaurants And Bars, As New York State Prepares For Second Wave
All restaurants, bars, and gyms in New York will have to shut down at 10 p.m. nightly. Restaurants can still offer takeout and delivery without alcohol after 10 p.m. The new restrictions come as New York faces a second wave of COVID-19. “Any establishment with a state liquor license, including bars …
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