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And after we legalize pot, how about sports betting?

I’ve said it before in these pages, and I’ll say it again: Nassau County really needs to chill out. Gov. Andrew Cuomo hasn’t even introduced formal legislation to legalize the recreational use of marijuana . . . more

By Nick Buglione | 2/15/19

Valentine’s Day mission: find the real thing

Valentine’s Day, the fire sale of romantic love, seems a perfect time to push back and get real. Let’s sift through the dross of life for gold nuggets, for the small things and moments . . . more

2/15/19

The planned legalization of recreational marijuana was panned at a county hearing on Feb. 6.

Public to county: Opt-out of marijuana sales

Nassau County residents urged legislators to ban marijuana sales if it is legalized on the state level at a public hearing on Feb. 6. Under Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s proposal to legalize pot, … more

By Briana Bonfiglio and Anthony O'Reilly | 2/15/19

Let’s slow down and get legal marijuana right

While state leaders have been slow to provide specifics or act on the likely legalization of recreational marijuana, officials in the Town of Hempstead and Nassau County are addressing the matter promptly and properly. On Feb. 26 . . . more

2/14/19

Residents from various communities in Nassau County voiced their concerns about legalizing recreational marijuana at a public hearing on Feb. 6.

Local residents, Rockville Centre Coalition for Youth call upon Nassau County to ban marijuana sales

Nassau County residents urged legislators to ban marijuana sales if it is legalized on the state level at a public hearing on Feb. 6. more

By Briana Bonfiglio and Anthony O'Reilly | 2/14/19

Town of Hempstead Councilwoman Erin King Sweeney, at lectern, joined Town Supervisor Laura Gillen, right, and Town Clerk Sylvia Cabana to announce a pair of bills to address the sale and use of marijuana in the town.

A joint effort on marijuana

As state lawmakers continue to debate the expected legalization of recreational marijuana, Town of Hempstead leaders announced a bipartisan pair of bills on Feb. 1 that would restrict the use and … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 2/7/19

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran, center, recently created a task force to study the potential impacts legal marijuana might have on the county.

Laura Curran creates legal marijuana task force

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran on Jan. 10 announced the formation of a task force to study the impact legal recreational marijuana might have on the county. Nassau County Police Commissioner … more

By Anthony O'Reilly | 1/16/19

Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder, left, aired concerns about legalizing marijuana during a roundtable about road safety at Molloy College on Jan. 7. State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, right, hosted the meeting.

Road-safety roundtable in Rockville Centre hones in on marijuana legalization safeguards

With recreational marijuana expected to be legalized this year, lawmakers, prosecutors and community leaders aired their concerns at Molloy College in Rockville Centre on Jan. 7 and discussed ways to soften the potential negative effects that such a law might have in New York. more

By Ben Strack | 1/10/19

Opinions are mixed on on Governor Cuomo's desire to legalize pot.

L.I. reacts to Cuomo’s pot announcement

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she does not see many communities supporting the recreational use of marijuana, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Dec. 17 he would seek to legalize and … more

By Laura Lane and Anthony O'Reilly | 1/8/19

Long Island reacts to Cuomo's pot announcement

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran said she does not see many communities supporting the recreational use of marijuana, which Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Dec. 17 he would seek to legalize and … more

By Anthony O'Reilly and Laura Lane | 1/8/19