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Cuomo shows deft hand again on pot law move

Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at Molloy College. (Feb.

Photo credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa | Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at Molloy College. (Feb. 2, 2012)

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo stepped once again into the middle of a highly emotional issue and crafted a consensus among key players -- this time on removing criminal penalties for open possession of less than 25 grams of marijuana.

Surprisingly to some, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and police Commissioner Ray Kelly embraced the proposal this week. The Democratic-controlled Assembly is ready...

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