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Will New York legalize marijuana this year?

Will New York legalize marijuana? Do you want your county to opt out of marijuana sales? At noon, our Albany Bureau will take your questions on marijuana legalization efforts and the USA TODAY Network's exclusive survey of counties on the issue. More here: https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2019/05/29/would-your-ny-county-ban-marijuana-sales-check-our-exclusive-survey/3770640002/

Andrew Cuomo says 'baloney' over and over again

Q: What is Andrew Cuomo's favorite lunch meat? A:

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney on the NY AG's race

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney discusses his run for attorney general

Audio: Cuomo says GOP tax plan would 'rape and pillage' NY

Gov. Andrew Cuomo suggested the GOP tax bill would "rape and pillage" New York's congressional districts. More here: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/12/05/andrew-cuomo-gop-tax-bill/108332144/

SUNY Poly's many, many promises for Canal Ponds

SUNY Poly has made many promises for Canal Ponds business park in the town of Greece, near Rochester. They haven't panned out. We took a look at what has happened with the SUNY school since its founding president was arrested. More here: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/08/10/suny-poly-canal-ponds-danger/104261540/

NY pays $10k to out-of-state shop to fix FDR's car

FDR's old car -- a 1932 Packard -- is back on the road. NY paid $10k to an out-of-state shop to fix it up. More here: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/07/21/ny-pays-10000-connecticut-cuomo-fdr-packard-restoration/103896178/

Raw video: Sen. Rob Ortt maintains his innocence

Sen. Rob Ortt and his predecessor -- ex-Sen. George Maziarz -- pleaded not guilty Thursday to felony charges accusing them of shielding campaign payments they wanted hidden from public view. More information here: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/03/23/ortt-maziarz-facing-felonies/99528984/

Video: No shake-up for Board of Regents

Looking for a shake-up on the NYS Board of Regents, the state's education policy board? It ain't happenin' this year. More info here: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/03/14/no-major-shake-up-board-regents/99168156/

What to know about the flu in N.Y.

Wash your hands often: The flu is back in a big way in New York. Here's what you need to know: http://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/politics/albany/2017/02/21/flu-widespread-new-york/98199894/

Video: State, feds feud over rest stops

The state DOT will install self-checkout kiosks at two highway rest stops in a bid to avoid losing federal highway funding in an ongoing feud with the feds. More info here: http://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/local/new-york/2017/02/14/taste-ny-change/97900276/