N.Y. lawmakers, advocates support legal weed, decriminalizing prostitution in ‘justice’ push

“As we head into the new year, transforming our criminal justice system and protecting immigrant communities must remain a priority in New York State,” said Sen. Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx). “With a supermajority in the state Senate, we have the opportunity to enact bold and common-sense legislation that can decrease the criminalization of our communities, reduce inhumane practices of incarceration and safeguard undocumented New Yorkers.”