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Bill To Legalize Medical Marijuana Discussed In Albany

Although it seems unlikely to happen this year, state lawmakers predict that New York is heading toward legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes. A bill is expected to easily pass the state Assembly, but unlikely to get through the State Senate and to the Governor's desk.

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NY1 Exclusive: Most NYC Principals Passed 2010-11 Ratings

NY1 recently obtained the ratings of 1,485 city principals from the 2010-11 school year and learned that 94 percent received a satisfactory rating or better. | View the full list of principal ratings.

<i>NY1 Exclusive</i>: Most NYC Principals Passed 2010-11 Ratings

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NY1 Online: Wendy Long Explains Gay Marriage Stance

Inside City Hall’s Errol Louis spoke with Wendy Long about her campaign for U.S. Senate and opposition to gay marriage.

<i>NY1 Online</i>: Wendy Long Explains Gay Marriage Stance

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MTA Sending Bus Managers To Hear Customer Suggestions

The MTA is sending bus managers to bus stops in an attempt to hear riders' suggestions to improve customer safety and service.

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NY1 ItCH: A Philly Fight As Memorial Day Looms

Bob Hardt's daily look “Inside City Hall.”

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Officials: NYPD Muslim Surveillance Efforts Did Not Violate NJ Laws

New Jersey's attorney general announced Thursday the results of a three-month investigation that finds the NYPD's surveillance of Muslim businesses, mosques and student groups in the state did not violate any of their laws, but local Muslim leaders said they wanted more specifics about the surveillance.

Updated 05/24/2012 06:24 PM

Decision 2012: Obama Praises His War Record Before Cadets As Romney Woos Hispanics

While the economy has been issue number one in the Presidential race, both the Romney and Obama camps sparred over a surprising point of contention Wednesday: education.