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A.M. NEWS THURSDAY 6-5-14

by wcdonews Posted on June 5, 2014

New York state is partnering with a British company, to hold clinical trials for marijuana-based medication for children, who have seizures that are resistant to their medicine. An agreement was signed between Gov. Cuomo and GW Pharmaceuticals. The state health … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS WEDNESDAY 6-4-14

by wcdonews Posted on June 4, 2014

Governor Cuomo noted the importance of the state’s dairy industry, with June being celebrated as “Dairy Month”. Dairy accounts for ½ of the state’s total agricultural income, New York is the 3rd leading producer of milk in the country and … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS TUESDAY 6-3-14

by wcdonews Posted on June 3, 2014

The man accused of intentionally hitting and killing State Trooper Christopher Skinner did not appear in court today. 60-year-old Almond Upton of Melrose, Florida waived his right to a preliminary hearing, which had been scheduled in Town of Chenango court … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-2-14

by wcdonews Posted on June 2, 2014

Governor Cuomo will push for an increase in the state’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. Cuomo also will advocate a plan that would allow local governments to set a minimum wage up to 30 percent higher than the statewide … Continue reading →

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A.M. NEWS MONDAY 6-2-14

by wcdonews Posted on June 2, 2014

Service arrangements have been announced for fallen New York State Trooper Christopher Skinner. Skinner was a 13-year veteran of the New York State Police; he was killed in the line of duty last Thursday, after he was intentionally hit by … Continue reading →

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P.M. NEWS FRIDAY 5-30-14

by wcdonews Posted on May 30, 2014

The State Assembly has passed a bill allowing for marijuana to be used for medicinal purposes, in tightly controlled circumstances. Assemblyman Bill Magee supports the measure: (Magee 5-30-14) Magee said that the state senate only has a few weeks to … Continue reading →

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