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Organizers Of L.I. Summit Say FDA Should Decide Merits Of Medical Marijuana, Not States

Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, Executive Director of LICADD, said he doesn’t believe in legalizing medical pot and thinks it will hurt the majority of New Yorkers.

2013/04/08

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Police: L.I. Couple’s Arrest After Underage Drinking Party Should Serve As Warning

The arrest of a Long Island couple after a teenage girl got alcohol poisoning at their house has renewed the debate about the perils of supervised underage drinking.

2013/03/25

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Number Of Heroin-Related Overdose Deaths On The Rise On Long Island

The number of deaths from heroin and prescription drugs have been steadily rising over the past few years on Long Island.

2013/03/11

New York Lawmakers Push For National Ban On Synthetic Marijuana

It’s known as incense or potpourri, but it’s not the kind you use to make a room smell nice. It’s an herbal mixture that’s being smoked for a high, and getting many people sick. Now, there’s a new effort to get it banned.

2012/03/05

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