WRFA's Jason Sample talks with Chautauqua County executive PJ Wendel to get an update on COVID 19, as well as discussing Marijuana Legalization in New York State and the likelihood of him running unopposed for a full 4-year term in November. … [Read more...]
Recreational Marijuana Now Legal in New York State for Adults 21 and Older
ALBANY - Recreational marijuana use by adults 21 and older in New York State is now legal. The New York State Senate and Assembly Tuesday night gave their endorsements to a bill to legalize marijuana. On Wednesday morning, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed … [Read more...]
County Officials Begin Discussion on Expected Marijuana Legalization in New York State
MAYVILLE - The Chautauqua County Board of Health held its monthly meeting Thursday and near the end of the session Jamestown legislator Elisabeth Rankin had asked if health officials had any thoughts on the renewed call to legalize recreational … [Read more...]
Cuomo to Tour States Where Recreational Marijuana is Legal
NEW YORK - Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Thursday that he will embark on a cross-country tour of legal marijuana states as part of his effort to legalize the drug in New York. Cuomo said he plans to visit Massachusetts, Illinois and either … [Read more...]
Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill Monday that softens penalties for possessing small amounts of marijuana and allows for the expungement of some past offenses. The law changes an unlawful possession of marijuana statute into a violation … [Read more...]
State Assembly to Vote on ‘Green Light’ Legislation This Week
ALBANY - The State Assembly plans to vote this week on legislation authorizing driver's licenses for immigrants who entered the U.S. illegally. The so-called "green light" legislation is expected to pass the Assembly but continues to face … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Assemblyman Andy Goodell May 2019 Interview
MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN VIA SOUNDCLOUD Recorded Friday, May 10 and Broadcast Thursday, May 17 2019. Assemblyman Andy Goodell (150th, R-Ellicott) stops by the WRFA Studio in Jamestown, NY to discuss several issues and items out of Albany, … [Read more...]
Warren County School Teacher Arrested on School Property Following Drug Investigation
WARREN - A Warren County School District teacher was removed from class and arrested on drug charges on Tuesday. The Post-Journal says Matthew Kiser is a teacher at Beaty-Warren Middle School and has been charged with possession with intent to … [Read more...]
Marijuana Issue Won’t be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - Governor Andrew Cuomo said that a bill legalizing marijuana - and the revenue anticipated from such a proposal - would not be included in the state's upcoming budget. However, the governor also is predicting that the state legislature would … [Read more...]
As Borrello Outlines His Concerns to Governor, Marijuana Legalization May Not be Dealt with in State Budget
ALBANY - New York's Democratic lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo may not be able to hammer out a deal on legalizing adult-use marijuana in the next two months, according to Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie. A report from the Albany Times Union says on … [Read more...]
