NY Senate Dems Considering Medical Marijuana

The movement to legalize medicinal marijuana is gaining momentum in New York, with a proposal to let some people grow their own or buy from a state-approved organization.

Sen. Thomas Duane of New York City is introducing the bill, which will have a matching version sponsored by Manhattan Assemblyman Richard Gottfried. The Democrat-led Assembly has passed similar measures in recent years, but the issue fizzled in the formerly Republican-led Senate.

Now Democrats have taken control the Senate and the issue could get some traction in that chamber. A spokesman for Senate Majority Leader Malcolm Smith didn’t immediately comment.

Gov. David Paterson’s office also did not comment on the proposal Duane is set to release Tuesday.

(Source: Newsday) (Taken almost entirely from: Yeshiva World News)

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Red Sarachek Tournament

The Red Sarachek Tournament was a great success, ending with a game between the Ramaz Rams, and the MTA Lions. The game was a blowout, with Ramaz defeating MTA 48-26. We look forward to another well coordinated tournament, and the same (if not more) level of אחדות (achdus) next year.


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