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Should the US crack down on marijuana?

According to some reports, Jeff Sessions is preparing to crack down on marijuana in states that have legalized or decriminalized the drug. Despite evidence to the contrary, Sessions thinks marijuana is a dangerous drug on it's own and often leads to worse forms of drug abuse. Many people disagree with him and think marijuana is harmless and could actually be beneficial.

 

Plea by ex-con whose kin, 8, took loaded gun to public school

A Stapleton ex-convict whose 8-year-old relative took the defendant's gun to a Brooklyn public school last year, has pleaded guilty to a weapon charge.

 

Staten Island nature: What is mimicry in the animal world?

Mimicry occurs when an animal evolves an appearance that is similar to another animal. Although this seems simple enough at first glance, natural selection has found a number of interesting ways to complicate things. The monarch and viceroy butterflies are...

 

Donovan demands probe of Iran's ties to U.S. universities

The congressman is urging the Secretary of Education to investigate donations a foundation with ties to Iran made to U.S. colleges.

 

In wake of overdose stats, commuter finds needle on express bus

A woman who was on the bus with her young son found the needle in the back of the X9 bus Thursday morning.

 

Mary Codd dies at 89; ran for mayor, was first Staten Island woman on City Council

Mrs. Codd, a Democrat, represented the Island in the City Council, in what was then an at-large seat, from 1977 to 1983.

 

Death, broken bones: A look at the spate of hit-and-runs on Staten Island

Borough has seen numerous accidents in recent weeks where motorist left scene.

 

Mom accused of dumping newborn in trash to consider plea offer

Prosecutors have offered a 12-year prison sentenced to Nausheen Rahman if she pleads guilty to manslaughter.

 

Malliotakis hits de Blasio over transparency with count-up clock

"We've been promised many things from this mayor and he has yet to deliver."

 

Machete-wielder who screamed, 'Heads are gonna roll,' pleads to weapon charge

A troubled artist who yelled, "Heads are gonna roll," while wielding a machete, pleaded guilty to a weapon charge.

 

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