Op-Eds
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Times Union Commentary: Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund not working
Retailers falling into debt, other ills due to pitfalls of system supposed to help Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary program.
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New York Law Journal: The 'Lopez' Decision Demands Legislative Action. The Marvin Mayfield Act Is the Solution
There is a bill currently pending, the Marvin Mayfield Act, which would eliminate mandatory minimum sentences in New York.
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Times Union Commentary: New York Can’t Afford to Get Cannabis Legalization Wrong
When it comes to marijuana legislation in New York, it appears the stars have finally aligned. It’s no longer a matter of “if,” but of “how” the laws will change. While the governor and legislative leaders have committed to establishing a system to allow the legal regulation of adult-use marijuana sales this year, one thing is clear: All plans are not created equal.
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NY Daily News Op-Ed: Eric Adams & the True Presumption of Innocence
“I believe it was unfair for a New Yorker to spend 24 hours in jail for an offense that he did not commit,” said Mayor Adams about Daniel Gill, the supermarket worker initially arrested on charges of felony assault for what video evidence later revealed to be merely slapping or patting former Mayor Rudy Giuliani on the back.
In the Press
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NYTimes: Hochul Backs Plan to Ease Evidence Requirements for Prosecutors
“I understand the broader complaint of cases shouldn’t go away,” Mr. Northrup said. “But it’s the responsibility of a government that is bringing charges against somebody to bring documents.”
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Gothamist: Talks for NY's $252 billion budget proposal at standstill over pretrial discovery
At a rally of lawmakers and advocates calling to protect the current laws on discovery, Assemblymember Latrice Walker, a Democrat from Brooklyn, said prosecutors should not have the power to decide what evidence is relevant to a case.
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NYTimes: A Judge’s Order Left Her Homeless. A New Ruling Will Help Others Like Her.
Pretrial stay-away orders meant to shield people from abusive partners have long been misused. Thursday’s ruling is already helping people return home.
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The New Yorker: Legal Weed in New York Was Going to Be a Revolution. What Happened?
“New York isn’t basing this on any existing model,” Northrup said. “They’re basing it on trying to do the right thing.”
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NYTimes: “The problem with the proposal is that . . . it will allow prosecutors to withhold evidence.”
With crime at historic lows, the Legislature overhauled the state’s bail law and compelled prosecutors to hand over reams of case material to defense lawyers in a timely manner. Prosecutors wanted to roll it back.
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NYTimes: ‘Let’s Do It Legit’: Drug Arrestees Vie for First New York Pot Licenses
People who have been punished for marijuana offenses are applying to open the state’s first retail cannabis dispensaries.
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NY Magazine: Why I Want the Marijuana Dispensary License
New York is trying to build a drug industry the right way. Meet some applicants who worked with The Bronx Cannabis Hub on their high hopes.
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NY Daily News: Cleared by Bronx DA’s probe, cops in 52nd Precinct are criticized for tactics in weapons cases
“The law has to mean something,” said lawyer Eli Northrup, who was involved with two of the three cases.
Testimony
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New York State Senate Senate Hearing to examine issues in the New York State market related to consumer accessibility and retail sale of legal adult-use cannabis
October 30, 2023, Subcommittee on Cannabis; Standing Committees on Agriculture, Finance, and Investigations and Government Operations.
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New York State Assembly Hearing re: Sealing of criminal records and expansion of youthful offender status
December 10, 2019, Standing Committee on Codes and Standing Committee on Correction.
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New York City Council Hearing re: Marijuana Legalization: Equity and Justice for NYC
February 27, 2019, Committee on Public Safety Jointly with the Committee on Justice System, the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Business Licensing
Campaign Coverage
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Columbia Spectator: Candidates Make Final Push in Competitive District 69 State Assembly Race
Five candidates have been vying to fill the seat of Daniel O’Donnell in the most competitive election in the district since 2002.
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West Side Rag: Incumbent Danny O’Donnell Endorses Eli Northrup For District 69
Incumbent Assemblymember Danny O’Donnell, who is stepping down after 22 years of representing the Upper West Side and Morningside Heights, has endorsed Northrup to succeed him in the elected position.
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West Side Rag: A Conversation With Candidate Eli Northrup in the Run-Up to the UWS, Morningside Heights Assembly Election
Who is Eli Northrup?
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City & State: Danny O’Donnell Endorses Eli Northrup to Succeed Him in Assembly
The longtime Assembly member is breaking from many Upper West Side political power brokers to endorse Northrup…
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City & State: Public defender Eli Northrup Raises $102,000 in Assembly Race
Northrup’s campaign also qualified for $88,000 in matching funds from the state.
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Columbia Spectator: Meet the Four Candidates Running for Assembly District 69
“I’m going to run a progressive grassroots campaign… I’m going to be meeting people, and I’ll meet them where they’re at.”
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Patch: The Race is On
Eli Northrup Posts Big Fundraising Haul For UWS Seat
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City & State: Public Defender Eli Northrup Announces Assembly run
A prominent public defender who fought for cannabis legalization and bail reform in Albany now hopes to join the state Legislature. Eli Northrup, policy director of the Bronx Defenders’ criminal justice practice, announced his candidacy Monday for Assembly District 69.
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Politico
SOLID MONEY: Manhattan Assembly candidate Eli Northrup reported raising $83,000 — the most of any non-incumbent Assembly candidate in the whole state,
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