A New York man faces several charges after being accused of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs. He was involved in a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in two people getting seriously injured. Police said Steven Valdez-Villalta, 25, was high on marijuana at the time of the crash and failed field sobriety tests. He also…

Recreational marijuana has remained illegal in New York up until recently. Anyone found possessing even a small amount of the drug was at risk of facing fines and jail time. However, the passage of a new bill that loosens New York’s marijuana laws signals some significant changes. Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and…

A teenager pleaded not guilty to a charge of Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) by drugs in Brentwood on Long Island. Police alleged that marijuana use was to blame for a deadly car accident that killed a 4-year-old girl. Christian Yanes, 19, was allegedly high on marijuana when he fatally struck the child with his…