Cuomo Wants To Legalize Pot, Online Betting: Patch Week In Review

LONG ISLAND, NY — Here are some of the biggest stories that Long Island Patches covered this week.

Cuomo Calls To Legalize Adult Use Cannabis, Online Sports Betting

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said legalizing recreational marijuana and online sports betting will help reduce the state's $15 billion deficit.

Police Won't Be Prioritized For Vaccine Over Other Groups: Cuomo

Also: Use it or lose it —hospitals across New York that have unused vaccinations Friday will see them reallocated.

Calls For Trump's Removal From Office After Capital Riot

A congresswoman accused the president of inciting "a domestic terror attack on the Capitol" and urged the 25th Amendment be invoked; other lawmakers echo the cry.

Long Island Mall Sold For Nearly $30 Million

The property was purchased by Urban Edge Properties, which redevelops retail properties.

70-Year-Old Man In Critical Condition After Overturn Crash

The man's son was driving an SUV with a trailer attached when the car struck a guardrail and overturned Monday night.

Man Critically Injured In Fiery Crash Off Long Island Expressway

Police said an off-duty EMT and two good Samaritans rescued the unconscious driver from a burning vehicle.

Calls For Trump's Removal From Office After Capital Riot

A congresswoman accused the president of inciting "a domestic terror attack on the Capitol" and urged the 25th Amendment be invoked; other lawmakers echo the cry.

Gold's Horseradish Long Island Plant To Close, With 48 Layoffs

Gold's Pure Foods LLC, producer of nostalgic Brooklyn and Long Island brands, will shut down operations by the end of March.

Also worth a read:

• LI Businesswoman's Dreams Realized In Pandemic: 'Stars Aligned'
• Nassau County Opening First COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Center
• LI Hospital Among Lowest 3 Statewide For Vaccine Distribution
• From Addiction To New Life, Career: 'I Was Close To Death'
• Joe Winters, Founder Of Winter Bros. Waste Systems, Dies At 54
• First In U.S., Long Island Nurse Gets Second COVID-19 Vaccination
• New York Coronavirus Vaccine: Who, When, How
• Threes Brewing Opens First Long Island Outpost
• Northwell Ends Lawsuits Over Unpaid Bills: Report
• Captain Of Volunteer Ambulance Corps Indicted On Larceny Charges
• LI Congressman Video: "Shots Are Being Fired Inside the Capitol"