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NY medical marijuana program to begin Thursday

The New York program for medical marijuana starts Thursday.  Patients with conditions like AIDS and cancer will have access to non-smokeable forms of marijuana.  The closest dispensary will be located

News 12 Staff

Jan 6, 2016, 5:42 PM

Updated 3,300 days ago

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The New York program for medical marijuana starts Thursday. 
Patients with conditions like AIDS and cancer will have access to non-smokeable forms of marijuana. 
The closest dispensary will be located in Manhattan. 
Officials say there are plans to open similar facilities in Riverhead and Lake Success.