New York Lawmakers Reach Agreement To Legalize Recreational Marijuana
The legislation would create an Office of Cannabis Management, expand New York's existing medical marijuana program and establish a licensing system.
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The legislation would create an Office of Cannabis Management, expand New York's existing medical marijuana program and establish a licensing system.
Advocates say Cuomo broke his own 2019 sex harassment law and impeaching him would send an important message to workplaces across the country.
Attorney Debra Katz says the governor asked her client to learn the lyrics to "Danny Boy," then asked her to sing it for members of the senior staff, including secretary to the governor, Melissa DeRosa.
The state says more than 15,000 long-term care residents died of the virus.
The previous guidance, released on Feb. 23, required a facility to be COVID free for 14 days before accepting any visitors.
The New York State Assembly committee investigating the possible impeachment of Gov. Andrew Cuomo is expanding its probe.
The deal, which is expected to be voted on next week, would make it legal to sell marijuana products for adult use and allow residents to have a limited number of marijuana plants in their homes.
The Albany Times Union reports that the governor arranged for members of his family and other well-connected people to be tested. Top state doctors and health officials were allegedly sent to their homes to do it.
Debra Katz, who represents Charlotte Bennett, sent a letter to Attorney General Letitia James Monday morning and spoke exclusively with CBS2's political reporter Marcia Kramer.
Officials say the patient is a Brooklyn resident in their 90s with no travel history.
Chants were heard from Washington Square Park to City Hall on Saturday, rally cries for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to start the impeachment process.
The New York Times reports that Alyssa McGrath, who is a current aide for the governor, has accused Cuomo of ogling her body, remarking on her looks and making suggestive comments to her and another woman in his office.
Rep. Tom Reed, from western New York, is accused of rubbing a female lobbyist's back and unhooking her bra, without her consent, at a networking event in Minneapolis in 2017.
The attorney for Charlotte Bennett, one of the women who have accused Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, is accusing the Cuomo administration of witness tampering.
The fast-paced probe of sexual harassment charges against Gov. Andrew Cuomo hears testimony Thursday afternoon from a former aide who accuses him of fostering a hostile work environment.
Meanwhile, the state Assembly hired top law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell to handle its impeachment probe.
On March 22, indoor fitness classes can begin reopening statewide.
"You know, I think a majority of my members have come out and suggested that the governor should resign. I haven't canvassed anyone, but I think the majority of my members have spoken," Stewart-Cousins said.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be in more hot water after new, graphic details emerged from accusers describing their alleged inappropriate encounters with him.
Lawmakers may be calling for Gov. Cuomo to step aside, but the governor says he's still actively on the job.
The Washington Post says one Democratic county executive filed a notice of an impending ethics complaint with the state Attorney General's office.
Mayor Bill de Blasio lambasted Governor Andrew Cuomo as he faces calls to resign amid accusations of sexual misconduct. The mayor appeared on Face The Nation with Margaret Brennan.
The borough presidents are the latest in a wave of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle to condemn Cuomo for his alleged behavior.
"I did not do what has been alleged, period," he said. "Let the review proceed. I am not going to resign." The governor also said politicians calling for him to step down without "the facts" were being "reckless and dangerous."
Traveling domestically? Starting next month you no longer have to quarantine once you enter New York.
A celebration of life was held Saturday for Akai Gurley, who was shot and killed by a New York City police officer 10 years ago.
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
The CBS News New York First Alert Weather Team is watching for the potential of a storm that may disrupt travel plans in the Tri-State Area on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
A celebration of life was held Saturday for Akai Gurley, who was shot and killed by a New York City police officer 10 years ago.
The CBS News New York First Alert Weather Team is watching for the potential of a storm that may disrupt travel plans in the Tri-State Area on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
A teen was slashed in the face during an argument at a Brooklyn subway station late Friday night, according to police.
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
The CBS News New York First Alert Weather Team is watching for the potential of a storm that may disrupt travel plans in the Tri-State Area on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The CBS News New York First Alert Weather Team is watching for the potential of a storm that may disrupt travel plans in the Tri-State Area on Thanksgiving and Black Friday.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A plan to regionalize some New York public school services has set off alarm bells among Long Island parents and educators.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
The suit claims McMahon and others at the WWE were aware of misconduct decades ago and negligent in failing to prevent it.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
The Utah Jazz ran past the New York Knicks to snap a four-game skid.
The Philadelphia 76ers snapped a five-game losing streak with a win over the Brooklyn Nets in an NBA Cup game Friday night.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 23 at 11 p.m.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has repealed a 1907 law that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse, calling it silly and outdated.
November is the Season of Giving here at CBS News New York. Saturday, we had teams stationed across New Jersey, helping ensure everyone enjoys a delicious meal this Thanksgiving. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The NYPD is looking for a man who stole a car with a little girl inside in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon. The suspect dumped the car about three miles away with the child still inside, unharmed.
A man is dead after plummeting from a Washington Heights apartment building window following a home invasion.
