Governor Cuomo announced the passage of emergency Health Department regulations combating the sale of synthetic marijuana in New York State. The regulations expand the existing list of banned substances to include new chemical compounds that drug producers have been making since 2012. Between June 7th and August 1st, New York experienced a tenfold increase from last year in emergency department visits and poison control center calls due to synthetic marijuana. The Department of Health continues to partner with State Police and other law enforcement agencies to crack down on the use of these synthetic drugs as they evolve. The regulations will take effect upon receipt and filing with the Department of State.
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Oneonta Police arrested 47-year-old John Nack on 3 counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. Nack is accused of possessing heroin, amphetamine pills with intent to sell on Wednesday, Nack was arraigned in Oneonta city court and was remanded to the Otsego county jail without bail pending future court action.