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One Reason for New York's Pitiful Rollout of Legal Pot: License Preferences for Victims of Prohibition

More than two years after legalizing recreational use, the state has just a dozen licensed retailers.

Reason

Slow start to New York's legal pot market leaves farmers holding the bag

New York's fledgling marijuana market doesn't have enough licensed retailers to sell the 300,000 pounds (136,000 kilograms) of cannabis grown by farmers in the state

The Independent UK

Stony Brook University gets $500 million from hedge fund founder who taught math there

Stony Brook University in New York will receive $500 million from a philanthropic foundation started by a hedge fund billionaire who once taught math there

The Independent UK

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, who twice took office after a man's scandal, promises 'never to abuse' her position

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul surprised guests at Fortune's Most Powerful Women dinner.

Fortune

After 5 shark attacks on Long Island in just a year, New York's governor is using drones to track any Jaws-wannabes lurking nearby

"You’re gonna need a bigger drone."

Fortune

NY Gov. Hochul joins Mayor Adams in begging Biden to expedite migrant work permits amid calls for NYC to get more state help

NEW YORK — Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has faced criticism lately for not doing enough to help tackle New York City’s migrant crisis, joined Mayor Eric Adams on Monday in begging President Joe Biden to use executive authority to expedite work papers for asylum seekers.

Tribune News Service

How a false story about migrants displacing homeless veterans went viral

Right-wing media reported a bogus story that homeless men were kicked out of a hotel to make way for newly-arrived migrants in New York

The Independent UK

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In a polarized America, Daniel Penny becomes a right-wing cause as defense fund tops $2.5 million

NEW YORK — It took more than a week for Daniel Penny to go from an anonymous Marine from suburban Long Island to criminal defendant in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely aboard an F train in Lower Manhattan.

Tribune News Service

Expiration of Title 42 border rule prompts much rhetoric, less action

The end of a pandemic-era policy that allowed U.S. border authorities to quickly turn back some migrants has prompted a mixed reaction from state and local governments, including new restrictions on immigrant workers, beefed up border enforcement and entreaties for more federal help.

Tribune News Service

Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from May 8-14

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from May 8-14. As of May 14, Hochul has issued 15 executive orders in 2023 — seven fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is:

Ballotpedia

New York Has Set Redistricting Boundaries As Result Of The New York Supreme Court Case

The redistricting for New York state is set for the 2024 elections that would establish news vacancies in various districts.

Zenger

The politics of disposability

On the burdens of bearing witness

Salon

New York's Heavy Hand Keeps Illegal Marijuana and Tobacco Dealers in Business

High taxes and heavy regulations are as effective as prohibition at creating black markets.

Reason

After Jordan Neely's death, homeless advocates blame NYC's 'dehumanizing' policies

The 30-year-old homeless man died from a chokehold by another passenger on the NYC subway. Advocates say the city's policies and rhetoric concerning people who are homeless are dangerous and false.

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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from April 24-30

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from April 24-30. As of April 30, Hochul has issued 14 executive orders in 2023 — seven fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is:

Kiplinger

Bigger New York Tax Refunds Expected for Thousands

Lawmakers in New York have agreed to an expanded child tax credit, which could mean bigger tax refunds for some New Yorkers. Will other states follow suit?

WEKU

New York state is set to ban fossil fuels in new construction starting in 2026

Gov. Kathy Hochul said the move would help the state lower carbon emissions and transition to clean energy sources.

The Independent UK

NY governor signs bill expanding access to contraceptives

New Yorkers next year won’t have to go through their doctors to get prescription contraceptives under a bill that Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed into law

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Abortion, marijuana, and policing—One week until voters in San Antonio decide ballot measure

Welcome to the Monday, May 1, Brew.

The Guardian - US

Giuliani admits using ‘dirty trick’ to suppress Hispanic vote in mayoral race

Former New York City mayor reveals voter suppression tactics from 1993 election to Steve Bannon and Kari Lake

The Independent UK

Pay rise comes for New Yorkers, but some chafe at compromise

A deal to raise the minimum wage in New York will keep the state on the list of places with the highest base pay for low-paid workers

The Independent UK

NY judges will get more power in setting bail, governor says

Judges in New York will be getting more discretion to jail people awaiting trial

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Governor Kathy Hochul (D) issues one executive order from April 17-23

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) issued one executive order from April 17-23. As of April 23, Hochul has issued 13 executive orders in 2023—six fewer than she did at this point a year ago. The order is below:

Reason

New York Governor Gauging Support for Full Ban on All Cigarette Sales

Kathy Hochul isn't just waging a war on menthols. She's also floating a ban on all cigarette sales in the state.

The Independent UK

Ted Cruz mocked for saying smoking is ‘your damn choice’: ‘Now do uteruses’

The Texas Senator is advocating for people’s choice to smoke while blocking access to abortion

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