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Cuomo to Tour States Where Recreational Marijuana is Legal

February 21, 2020 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization

Governor Signs Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession

July 30, 2019 By WRFA 5 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Marijuana

State Assembly to Vote on ‘Green Light’ Legislation This Week

June 10, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Green Light Legislation, Marijuana, State Assembly, State Legislature, State Senate

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Assemblyman Andy Goodell May 2019 Interview

May 21, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Andy Goodell, Community Matters, Farming, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, State Assembly

Warren County School Teacher Arrested on School Property Following Drug Investigation

April 18, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Beaty-Warren Middle School, Marijuana, Matthew Kiser, methamphetamine, Warren County School District, Warren Police Department

Marijuana Issue Won’t be Dealt with in State Budget

March 21, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, New York State Association of Counties, New York State School Boards Association, State Budget

As Borrello Outlines His Concerns to Governor, Marijuana Legalization May Not be Dealt with in State Budget

February 1, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

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...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Andrew Cuomo, Carl Heastie, George Borrello, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, New York State Association of Counties, State Assembly, State Senate

Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene Opposed to Legalization of Marijuana

January 24, 2019 By WRFA Leave a Comment

The Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene has come out in opposition to the proposed legalization of recreational marijuana. The local government agency based out of Mayville released a statement Wednesday saying it does not support the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Chautauqua County Department of Health and Human Services, Chautauqua County Department of Mental Hygiene, Marijuana, New York State Association of County Health Officials, NORML

[LISTEN] Community Matters – Jack Porcari from WNY NORML Discusses Marijuana Legalization in NY State

September 11, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

MOBILE APP USERS: LISTEN HERE Originally airing Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018. WRFA Public affairs director Jason Sample talks with Jack Porcari, executive director of WNY NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) to learn more … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Audio Tagged With: Community Matters, Jack Porcari, Marijuana, Marijuana Legalization, WNY NORML

Celoron Man Faces Charges After Marijuana Grow Operation Discovered in Residence

March 30, 2018 By WRFA Leave a Comment

CELORON - A Celoron Man has been arrested after more than 80 marijuana plants were discovered inside his home. . Members of the Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force say  47-year-old Alan Miller allegedly had a large grow operation at his Venice Street. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Local News Tagged With: Alan Miller, Cocaine, Jamestown Metro Drug Task Force, Marijuana

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