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Push to Legalize Recreational Marijuana in New York Raises Questions About Past Arrests

Advocates say these convictions have kept people from getting housing, jobs or pursuing higher education.

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Albany, N.Y./Rochester, N.Y. – Governor Andrew Cuomo says legalizing recreational marijuana will be a priority in the new year.

That is raising questions about what will happen to those who have past marijuana convictions.

Advocates say these convictions have kept people from getting housing, jobs or pursuing higher education.

However, to nullify past convictions, attorneys say separate legislation would have to be introduced.

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