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New York’s 1st Marijuana Growing Licenses Go To 52 Farmers
New York approved 52 licenses that will allow hemp farmers to get a head start on growing marijuana for the state’s upcoming adult market.
NY Lt Gov Benjamin Arrested In Campaign Donation Scheme
New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin has been arrested in a federal corruption investigation.
FDA OKs Another Pfizer, Moderna COVID Booster For 50 And Up
U.S. regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
Latest on Ukraine: March 26, 2022 Biden to Poland: Your Freedom is Ours
President Biden tells Poland's Pres. Andrzej Duda "your freedom is ours," echoing one of Poland's unofficial mottos. The U.S. and NATO would help if Russia attacks.
Madeleine Albright, 1st Female US Secretary Of State, Dies
Madeleine Albright, the first female U.S. secretary of state, has died of cancer, her family said Wednesday.
Russians React with Shock, Outrage to Attack on Ukraine
When Russians woke up to the news of their country launching an attack on Ukraine, many experienced shock, disbelief and outrage.
Beijing’s Olympics Close, Ending Safe but Odd Global Moment
The terrarium of a Winter Games that has been Beijing 2022 is winding to its end.
NY Won’t Enforce Booster Mandate For Health Care Workers
State health officials said Friday that New York will not enforce its mandate requiring health care workers to get COVID-19 boosters in light of concerns about staffing shortages.
New York Graduation Rate Up After Pandemic Cancels Exams
New York’s high school graduation rate rose slightly last year after the pandemic forced the cancellation of final exams normally required for a diploma.
Every Song He Made: Sting Sells Music Catalog to Universal
The British singer-songwriter Sting is selling his music catalog to Universal Music Publishing Group.