Injunction lifted that blocked some New York cannabis licenses

Injunction lifted that blocked some New York cannabis licenses

An injunction blocking progress for New York state’s recreational marijuana industry is lifted as a judge signs off on a settlement agreement between the Office of Cannabis Management and four veterans. The state had been blocked from issuing, processing or reviewing Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary Licenses, known as the CAURD program, since Aug. 7, … Read more

President Biden’s Favorability and Job Approval Ratings Hit Record Low Among New York Voters: Siena College Poll

President Biden’s Favorability and Job Approval Ratings Hit Record Low Among New York Voters: Siena College Poll

President Joe Biden received his worst ever favorability and job approval ratings from registered New York voters, a Siena College poll released Tuesday found. According to the poll, Biden has a negative 45-52% favorability rating, down from 50-45% last month, and a negative 46-51% job approval rating, down from 47-48% last month. This all comes … Read more

Sacred Ground: The History and Significance of Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville

Sacred Ground: The History and Significance of Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine in Auriesville

Located just south of the mighty Mohawk River, halfway between Albany and Little Falls, sits one of North America’s sacred grounds for many Roman Catholics. Ten acres of farmland was purchased in Auriesville in 1884 to become Our Lady of Martyrs Shrine. A young Jesuit missionary named Father Isaac Jogues arrived in Canada in 1636, … Read more