Lawmakers are hoping recent changes to a bill will get Governor Andrew Cuomo's support and New York becomes the 12th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana.
For well over a year, New York city and state officials have been taking steps toward possible legalization, with public listening sessions and government reports leading to legislative efforts to produce a bill.
Legislators hope a bill amendment will put the legalization measure back on track before the end of the legislative session on June 19.
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