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Election reform had a second killer, Cuomo says

The governor says that public funding of campaigns failed as unions nixed deal.

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From @gblainnydn: Activists are optImistic that NYS will legalize medical marijuana this spring nydn.us/1lXSAH5

28 Apr

Medical marijuana could be legalized in New York this spring: advocates

Bolstered by growing public acceptance and hints of support from Gov. Cuomo, proponents of pot as medicine believe newly re-drafted legislation will be approved in Albany this spring — making New York the 22nd state to…

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NBA's Adam Silver bans Donald Sterling for life usat.ly/1iDwxGy via @USATODAY & @JeffZillgitt

29 Apr

Adam Silver bans Donald Sterling for life

Three days after racist comments attributed Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling were made public, NBA commissioner Adam Silver announced his verdict.