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New York Counties Consider 'Opting Out' of Recreational Marijuana

As the state moves closer to legalization, officials in Niagara County say they need to take a closer look at how recreational marijuana might impact the local community.

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NIAGARA COUNTY, NY (WKBW) — As New York State moves closer to the legalization of recreational marijuana, officials in Niagara County say they need to take a closer look at what pros and cons cannabis would have in their community.

Niagara County Legislator Jesse Gooch is putting together a panel to examine the local impact recreational marijuana would have on Niagara, though he doesn't have an opinion one way or another.

"I would like to set up a couple of open forums where we invite the public residents to come in and really just talk it out," Gooch said.

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