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Injunction halting marijuana licensing sparks confusion in industry

ALBANY — Marijuana retail store operators and applicants hoping to become one have been left confused after a judge granted an injunction Friday that will halt New York’s…

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Rotterdam passes law on panhandling restrictions

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -Panhandling in the town has become much stricter as of August 8. The town board voted to limit when and where certain groups can do so. Pages 41 to 54 of…

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Carmine Fiore, suing New York over its cannabis law, says veterans were “cast aside” during retail licensing process

New York’s struggling recreational marijuana industry hit another roadblock after a judge temporarily stopped the state from issuing new retail cannabis licenses. Carmine…

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What proposed short-term rental legislation could mean for New Yorkers

For the better part of 20 years, the likes of Airbnb, Vrbo and other short-term rental programs have been taking more people out of hotels and into their homes. But the once-easy…

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New Legislation in NY Could Prohibit the Public Use of Marijuana

Back in July, New York State Senator George Borrello introduced legislation that would prohibit the smoking and consumption of marijuana in public places, unless specifically…

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New legislation proposes to regulate short-term rentals, prices may go up

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Some people may prefer renting Airbnbs instead of hotels when it comes to booking trips — but for those traveling in New York, those prices may go up…

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Flooding highlights need for future rail support

This week on Empire State Weekly, this week severe thunderstorms caused significant damage in several parts of the state. Flash flooding caused Amtrak service in the Hudson Valley…

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Judge bans White House communication with Big Tech

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — During the pandemic, we were overwhelmed with information on vaccines, where to get COVID tests, social distancing and more, but many claim some of those…

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – This week on Empire State Weekly, a measure that would keep a downstate energy company from dumping potentially hazardous wastewater into the Hudson…

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Pregnant Workers Fairness Act starts Tuesday

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) — Whether it’s fatigue, back aches or having to run to the bathroom a little more than usual, being pregnant certainly comes with its fair share of…

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