Sheriff finds $12 mil in illegal pot in Astoria warehouse
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Law enforcement officials made a surprising find on Thursday night when they busted a warehouse in Astoria storing a mountain of illegal cannabis products.
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Inside the city’s war on smoke shops: A ride with the Sheriff's Department
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Earlier this month, the Eagle attended a ride along with the Sheriff’s Department, and got an inside look at the joint operation to investigate smoke shops in Queens.
Read More'The War on Smoke Shops': Officials agree, illegal pot enforcement is needed, but how is it working?
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Most officials agree – in order for the legal cannabis market to thrive, the unlicensed market must be tampered down. But enforcement of the unlicensed market has ruffled feathers on both sides of the issue – some have pushed for greater enforcement, while others say the current tactics mirror the enforcement of the failed war on drugs that marijuana legalization in New York State was aimed at rectifying.
Read MoreIllegal weed busts increase as legal market continues to bud
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“Without question, in order for legal cannabis shops to be successful, illegal cannabis shops have to be shut down.”
Read MoreOne-on-one with the New York City sheriff
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Yes, New York City indeed has a sheriff. And yes, he has a mustache and wears a large hat. Learn more about NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda and the role his agency plays.
Read MoreYour guide to the Democratic primary for Queens Borough President
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Early voting is underway. Learn about the race and the five Democratic candidates.
Read MoreCandidates petitioned til the last minute ahead of COVID suspension
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“There was some miscommunication,” he said. “We had some enthusiastic volunteers.”
Read MoreCampaign cash rolls in ahead of special election for Queens borough president
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Conservative ex-prosecutor James Quinn led all candidates for Queens borough president in fundraising during the last financial disclosure period, according to reports published this week.
Read MoreBikes, buses and ferries — Queens BP candidates talk transit
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All said that moving away from cars was important to minimizing fossil fuels and greenhouse gas emissions.
Read MoreQueens Borough President candidates mourn Amazon at business forum
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“I would have certainly made Amazon feel welcome.”
Read MoreBP candidates head to Flushing, Jamaica for upcoming debates
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The campaign season is heating up.
Read MoreCrowley tops field in fundraising ahead of Queens BP special election
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In total the candidates have raised a combined $284,176.82 since the last filing deadline.
Read MoreNine candidates file petitions for Queens BP special election
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Nine candidates submitted viable petitions ahead of the filing deadline.
Read MoreQueens BP ballot begins to take shape as petition deadline passes
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Candidates had to submit 2,000 signatures from registered Queens voters in order to make the ballot.
Read MoreSix candidates for BP tackle community board disparities
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Whoever wins the special election will have the ultimate power to address the community board disparities.
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