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The article reports on the efforts by the New York City Sheriff's Office to crack down on illegal cannabis shops after securing emergency powers to shut them down. Based on data from the Mayor's office, inspection teams already closed 311 stores and issued 23.4 million dollars in fine. Also cited is the proliferation of illegal smoke shops in the city following its legalization of cannabis for recreational use in 2021.

The article focuses on Chris Alexander, the executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management in New York, stepping down at the end of his three-year term in September as part of an overhaul of the agency, which was criticized for its slow rollout and bureaucratic issues.

The article reports on the business venture of retired boxer Mike Tyson of selling cannabis in New York. It attributes the market of cannabis in New York to value and celebrity brands and credits the success of Tyson to his hands-on approach to customers, business expansion and product quality. It discusses the therapeutic role of cannabis in the transformation of Tyson from a boxing champion to a disciplined businessman.

The article reveals how an illegal cannabis dispensary in Queens, Budega, received a retail license despite state assurances that such businesses would be shut down, highlighting flaws in the licensing process and concerns over regulatory oversight.

The article focuses on New York State leaders reaching an agreement on a 237 billion U.S. dollar state budget, highlighted by a housing package aimed at addressing one of the nation's worst housing shortages, following debates among Democratic lawmakers in Albany.

The article focuses on the challenges facing New York's recreational cannabis market rollout, particularly the proliferation of rogue head shops outnumbering licensed dispensaries, causing frustration and concern among stakeholders about the government's slower approach.

The article focuses on Gov. Kathy Hochul's directive for New York officials to address the slow pace and frustration surrounding the state's cannabis licensing process, ordering a comprehensive review to expedite application processing and business openings.

The article focuses on Governor Kathy Hochul's visit to New York City to address the proliferation of unlicensed marijuana shops following the legalization of recreational cannabis, with over 400 illicit weed shops in Manhattan alone, and her proposals to strengthen enforcement measures.

The article discusses the paradox of marijuana legalization in New York, where legal weed from other states, like Oklahoma, ends up in the illicit market due to delays in licensing retail outlets. It mentions that despite efforts to combat trafficking, the state struggles to transition consumers to legal sources, leading to concerns about lost tax revenues and job creation promised by legalization.

The article focuses on the New York State cannabis board's unanimous vote to approve a settlement, resolving lawsuits and lifting a three-month freeze on recreational dispensary openings, allowing the state's interim licensing program to proceed with a focus on social equity in cannabis sales.

The article informs readers about New York's efforts to address the impact of marijuana arrests on communities disproportionately affected by the war on drugs. Topics include the creation of an interactive map illustrating 42 years of marijuana arrests, the allocation of licenses in areas with high arrest rates, and the use of cannabis sales tax revenues for reinvestment programs in affected communities.

The article focuses on the explosion of a 2022 Bentley Flying Spur, a luxury car owned by Kurt P. Villani and Monica Villani, both 53, as they were heading to a concert in Toronto, raising questions about the cause of the crash and the car's powerful capabilities.

The article focuses on the investigation into a car crash at the U.S.-Canada border, involving a local couple's tragic death and the panic it caused including the ongoing probe into potential causes, the couple's movements and the assurance by authorities that the crash was not linked to terrorism.

The article focuses on Muhammad A. Aziz, exonerated in the assassination of Malcolm X, filing a federal lawsuit accusing the FBI of hiding evidence and engaging in a "pattern and practice" of causing miscarriages of justice, shedding new light on the agency's roles.

The article discusses about the first phone call between a journalist and George Santos, a Republican congressman facing legal issues and controversies. It is reported that Santos expresses his frustration with media coverage and discusses his campaign finance problems. It also highlights the complexity of the conversations and Santos's determination to stay in office despite his challenges.

The article focuses on New York's cannabis regulators approving regulations that lay the groundwork for the expansion of the state's cannabis industry, outlining licensing and operation procedures for various types of businesses, including dispensaries and delivery services.

The article reports on the delayed and bumpy rollout of New York State's legalized marijuana industry, with only 23 legal dispensaries currently in operation, as a recent court order temporarily halted the awarding and processing of licenses for new stores due to legal challenges.

The article focuses on how the state-federal divide on cannabis legalization is leading to a rise in trademark disputes, with many small cannabis companies facing challenges due to a lack of federal protections, causing potential brand confusion, and legal battles.

The article shows the rise of cannabis shops, licensed or unlicensed, in New York as part of a rush to cash in on the legalization of cannabis in the state. It reports the pressure on state authorities to shut down illegal stores following the issuance of retail licenses to 36 businesses and nonprofits that dispense recreational cannabis. It mentions the reluctance of New York City in cracking down unlicensed shops and considers the impact of closing stores on workers and businesses.

The article focuses on the roadblocks faced by cannabis retailers in New York, who were promised priority as part of the state's recreational cannabis industry plan but are now experiencing delays and challenges, and issues include difficulties in selecting storefront locations.

The article focuses on the increasing use of marijuana among younger students, including in schools; other topics include the accessibility and inconspicuousness of cannabis, the proliferation of unlicensed smoke shops, and the lack of definitive data on marijuana use among children.

The article reports on concerns over the systemic flaws in the handling of criminal cases by New York's Special Victims Division such as the rape and murder of Samantha Stewart in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Topics mentioned include the delay in the Gowanus rape investigation, the refusal of the Police Department to answer detailed questions sent by email about the delay, and thoughts from NYPD Survivor Working Group founder Alison Turkos about the delay.

The article discusses that a prominent Harlem business group has filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the state from building a recreational cannabis dispensary on the neighborhood's main street, adding to the challenges faced by New York State in its rollout of the recreational marijuana industry.

The article discusses that the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit in Manhattan has lifted part of an injunction that prevented cannabis regulators from issuing licenses for recreational dispensaries in some parts of New York, removing a major obstacle to the state's rollout.

The article informs that legal cannabis sales in New York are expected to create thousands of new jobs, with estimates suggesting the industry could generate 63,000 jobs by 2025, providing opportunities in retail and customer service for those who lost their jobs during the covid-19 pandemic.

The article reports on the mass shooting in the subway at the Canal Street station in Lower Manhatan, New York City and its impact on New Yorkers' confidence in the rail system. It indicates the plan of New York City Mayor Eric Adams to boost police presence in the subways as he urges people to return to public transit and to offices to revive the economy. It describes the scene at the station during the attack and raises concerns about public safety, failure of police tactics and gun violence.

The article describes the pattern of bizarre behavior demonstrated by Payton S. Gendron, a senior student at Susquehanna Valley High School outside Binghamton, New York, and his expression of intent to commit murder suicide two weeks prior to the fatal mass shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York. It reports Gendron's release after a psychiatric evaluation in a hospital and the murder charged against him. Also noted is Gendron's fascination with guns.

The article reports on the 31-hour manhunt launched by the New York City police to capture the suspected attacker at a city subway train station in Brooklyn on April 12, 2022. Also cited are the number of people injured from the mass shooting incident, the experiences of passengers like Jordan Alzos-Benke, and the arrest of suspect Frank Robert James.

The article discusses that Roland Conner, who was arrested and convicted on possession and other charges in the 1990s, has opened a dispensary in Greenwich Village in New York under a state initiative to give people convicted of offenses related to cannabis a head start in the newly legal business.

The article reports on the opening of Housing Works Cannabis Co., the first cannabis dispensary allowing legal sales of marijuana in Manhattan, New York on December 29, 2022.

The article reports on the move by cannabis regulators in New York to abolish a rule mandating first retail operators to accept the storefronts assigned by the government in a bid to increase their sales before year 2022 ends.

The article focuses on the awards party for the New York Growers Cup that highlighted craft growers working to perfect strains of marijuana, and mentions market in New York dominated by strains from the West Coast.

The article discusses an industry report from the New York Medical cannabis Industry Association revealed that some cannabis products sold at unlicensed storefronts in New York are not only illegal, but also contaminated with harmful bacteria, heavy metals and toxic pesticides.

The article reports on the 36 licenses issued the New York Cannabis Control Board to businesses and nonprofits to operate the first recreational cannabis retail dispensaries in the state.

The article reports on the criticism facing the New York City Police Department for its failure to prevent further sexual attacks on women after a sexual assault suspect, identified as a homeless drifter named Carl Phanor, is left free to strike repeatedly in Hudson River in Lower Manhattan.

The article reports on the decision of U.S. Federal District Court Judge Gary L. Shrpe to temporarily block New York from issuing the first batch of retail licenses for recreational cannabis in five regions pending resolution of a lawsuit filed by a Michigan-based company Variscite Ny One challenging the selection requirements of the program.

The article reports on the death of New York City police officer Wilbert Mora on January 25, 2022 from the injuries he sustained when a gunman opened fire in Harlem on January 21. His partner Jason Rivera died during the incident. It mentions the increasing number of Latino and Asian uniformed officers in the city amid the lack of changes in the number of African American officers. The family of Mora donated his organs for transplant.

The article reports on the presentation by New York City Mayor Eric Adams of his public safety plan to address gun violence. The plan included the revival of the anti-gun police unit and changes to laws on bail and treatment of teenage defendants. Also cited is the announcement by Manhattan district attorney Alvin Bragg that he will focus on prosecuting gun-related crimes, including possession.

The article reports on the death of 19 people, including nine children, from a fire that hit a 19-story apartment in the Bronx, New York City. According to fire commissioner Daniel A. Nigro, an additional 44 residents were injured from the incident. Also mentioned is the claim by city Mayor Eric Adams that the city government will provide support for the victims.

The article reports on how the exoneration of Muhammad A. Aziz and Khalil Islam over the 1965 assassination of African American civil rights leader Malcolm X has brought relief to convicted assassin Mujahid Abdul Halim. Also cited are the affidavit of Halim recalling how they planned to kill Malcolm X, and the conviction of Aziz and Islam despite Halim's claim that they were innocent.

The article reports on the decision by a New York City court to exonerate Muhammad A. Aziz and Khalil Islam following a review led by Manhattan district attorney Cyrus R. Vance Jr. over the 1965 assassination of influential African American civil rights leader Malcolm X. According to Ameen Johnson, the ruling is bittersweet as his father Islam was already dead. Vance also claimed that former U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation head J. Edgar Hoover ordered the suppression of some information.

The article reveals that Muhammad A. Aziz and Khalil Islam, who were found guilty of the assassination of human rights activist Malcolm X, are expected to have their convictions thrown out in November 2021. Topics discussed include remarks from Bryan Stevenson, a civil rights lawyer and the founder of the Equal Justice initiative, information on the assassination of Malcolm X, and reinvestigation of the case.

The article focuses on taxicab driver Hector Bonilla who applied for license to open dispensaries in New York to sell recreational cannabis, and mentions licenses reserved for business owners convicted to marijuana related offenses.

The article presents the discussion on New York City police officer being under investigation after social· media video surfaced showing knocking a woman to the ground considering a lawsuit.

The article presents the discussion on New York City police officers being placed on administrative duty improperly pursuing an A.T.V. before collided with an 18-wheeler, killing the driver of the A.T.V.

The article reports on the move by the New York Department of Investigation to withdraw the job offer to prosecutor Charles M. Guria to become the department's inspector general due to allegations of sexual harassment by female subordinates.

The article announces the appointment of Charles M. Guria as inspector general for the New York City Police Department.

The article reports on a series of fatalities involving children who were the subject of warnings to child welfare authorities or the police in New York City. Topics mentioned include examinations by city officials on how investigators were slow to follow up or might have closed a child abuse case too soon, the mission of the Instant Response Team to protect children from mistreatment, and appointment of a captain to supervise child abuse cases in the police Special Victims Division.

The article discusses the case of 7-year old girl Julissia Batties, who was found dead in her apartment, which illustrates the fragile system that has been restructured to reunite families in the U.S., including family court judges and New York City's Administration for Children's Services. Topics covered include how Julissia was removed from her parents' custody by the child welfare agency at birth, the trauma Julissia experienced and the circumstances revolving around Julissia's death.

The article discusses the reasons why rape survivors and victim advocates have exerted efforts to convince New York state and city officials to investigate the New York Police Department's handling of sex crimes. Also cited are the decision by the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to probe the state police, and the advocates seeking the inquiry like the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault.