What are the laws, and what is 4/20?

MMP News AuthorApril 19, 2024
Saturday is April 20, or 4/20, a time (4:20 p.m.) associated with smoking marijuana which evolved into an unofficial holiday in which to do so. (There’s even a cannabis smoking lounge in California with that name.) April 20, however, is also a day to see what the laws are in ... Read More

NY drugged-driving arrests dip after marijuana legalization

MMP News AuthorFebruary 21, 2024
Drugged-driving arrests connected to marijuana use have declined in the three years since New York’s cannabis legalization in 2021, as questions linger about efforts to keep stoned drivers off roads. Last year, drugged driving was the top-level charge in 1,771 arrests across New York, a less than 1% increase from ... Read More

Long Island’s 1st adult-use marijuana dispensary opens

MMP News AuthorJuly 9, 2023
Long Island’s 1st adult-use cannabis dispensary opens FOX 5’s Ashlie Rodriguez brings us the reaction to the arrival of marijuana to Farmingdale at Strain Stars. Long Island‘s first adult-use cannabis dispensary is now open in Farmingdale. Hundreds lined up in the hot sun Saturday to get their hands on the ... Read More