Queens community boards say pot shop approval process is hazy

Queens community boards say pot shop approval process is hazy

For the past year, community boards throughout New York City have been tasked with serving as one of the first reviewers of those attempting to sell legal marijuana in the five boroughs.  But the boards, which serve as the lowest level of local government, have been pushing back, rejecting a number of potential pot shops.

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Community board says it has no confidence in Ardila's ability to represent them amid sexual assault allegations

Community board says it has no confidence in Ardila's ability to represent them amid sexual assault allegations

Though it already appeared clear that Assemblymember Juan Ardila’s local community board had lost faith in him in the months since two women accused him of sexual assault – the board made it official on Thursday.

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Ardila hires prominent attorney amid alleged probe into sexual assault allegations

Ardila hires prominent attorney amid alleged probe into sexual assault allegations

Assemblymember Juan Ardila has allegedly hired a prominent attorney following sexual assault allegations made against him in March. The revelation came after he was confronted by several of his fellow elected officials and community board members at a board meeting.

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Is Juan Ardila representing Queens in Albany? Many say, ‘no’

Is Juan Ardila representing Queens in Albany? Many say, ‘no’

Queens Assemblymember Juan Ardila, who was recently accused by two women of sexually assaulting them at a 2015 party, has lost his ability to represent his Western Queens district, his constituents, local elected officials and his colleagues in Albany say.

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