Outrage mounted Monday over Gov. Kathy Hochul’s decision to give convicted drug felons preference over disabled military vets in the awarding of licenses to run marijuana dispensaries.
in the awarding of licenses to run marijuana dispensaries, first reported by The Post on Sunday.
“It’s absolutely disgusting. It’s mind-boggling,” said Councilman Robert Holden, chairman of the Veterans Affairs Committee. “The state rewards people who broke the law. What about veterans who served our country and those who don’t break the law?” Gov. Kathy Hochul was criticized by state lawmakers after The Post reported that her administration has prioritized convicted drug felons over disabled military veterans when awarding cannabis dispensary licenses.Disabled Army veteran and FDNY EMT Carmine Fiore told The Post that only criminal applicants have been allowed to apply for licenses.
“I strongly urge you to take immediate action to right this wrong and ensure the disabled veterans’ community receives the priority they deserve,” he added. “They have sacrificed so much for our country, and we must ensure they are not left behind.”
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