Westhampton Village Poised To Opt Out Of Retail Marijuana Sales
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Kim Laube, who runs a risk-education organization, addresses the village board.
Kim Laube, who runs a risk-education organization, addresses the village board.
Alec Giufurta on Aug 11, 2021
Westhampton Beach Village Board members are keen on prohibiting retail marijuana sales in the village, a decision left to municipalities under New York’s Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act. Under the... more
New legislation introduced by State Senator Monica Martinez will soon give paid first responders in Suffolk County the option to retire after 25 years of service, an enticement that could help address staffing shortages and boost recruitment of paid EMS workers. Service districts will be able to elect to include certain EMS personnel in the state pension plan. Originally approved in 2023, the plan was able to move forward thanks to a companion bill outlining a clear mechanism for fire districts to opt in. Governor Kathy Hochul’s signing of the new measure now establishes that process. “Serving your community as ...
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Alec Giufurta on Aug 11, 2021