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Police Chief Raises Concerns Over State Plan To Legalize Marijuana

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Southampton Town Police. PRESS FILE

Southampton Town Police. PRESS FILE

Southampton Town Police. PRESS FILE

Southampton Town Police. PRESS FILE

As New York State steps closer to legalizing recreational marijuana, East End Police Chiefs are concerned. PRESS FILE

As New York State steps closer to legalizing recreational marijuana, East End Police Chiefs are concerned. PRESS FILE

Southampton Town Police Chief Steven Skrynecki. VALERIE GORDON

Southampton Town Police Chief Steven Skrynecki. VALERIE GORDON

authorValerie Gordon on Feb 22, 2019
After Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s State of the State address last month, it became clear that the state will pursue a plan to legalize the possession and distribution of recreational... more

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