recreational marijuana Archives - Riverhead News Review

02.28.2022 Government

Q&A: What are the implications of legalized marijuana in New York?

As New York hammers out regulations for recreational cannabis use, the state wrapped up earlier this week a series of regional roundtables addressing local concerns about the drug. Cannabis...

12.09.2021 News

Marijuana advisory committee eyes zoning rules for dispensaries, lounges

New York State may have legalized marijuana for adult consumption and retail sale, but that doesn’t mean you can consume it or buy it just anywhere. Locations like churches,...

05.04.2021 Agriculture

Cannabis company purchasing Riverhead greenhouse site for $42.5M

The publicly traded cannabis company that runs the medical marijuana dispensary in Riverhead Town has dramatically upped its stake in the local pot business with a $42.5 million purchase...

01.07.2021 Government

Governor announces proposals to legalize marijuana, sports betting

As state officials contend with a dire financial crisis triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, Governor Andrew Cuomo Wednesday announced his support for legalizing recreational marijuana and online sports betting...

03.14.2019 Health

County Executive to propose one-year moratorium on marijuana

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone intends to introduce legislation next week that would establish a one-year moratorium on the cultivation and sale of marijuana in Suffolk County.

03.07.2019 Government

Residents favor sale of recreational marijuana in Suffolk County

The Suffolk County Legislature in Riverhead Tuesday hosted a public hearing on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s plan to legalize recreational adult-use marijuana in New York State. In response to that...

03.01.2019 Government

County sets hearings on recreational marijuana, single use plastic ban

The Suffolk County Legislature is hosting public hearings on three controversial proposals during its meeting next week at the County Center in Riverside.

01.15.2019 Government

Cuomo calls for legalized marijuana, statewide plastic bag ban

Gov. Andrew Cuomo unveiled a $175 billion budget Tuesday that calls for legalized marijuana for adults over 21 and promotes a progressive 100-day agenda.

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