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As we’ve reported before here at The 420 Times, New York’s medical marijuana bill is being pushed by advocates in and out of the state; now former talk show host and medical marijuana patient Montel Williams is going to hold a press conference to urge New York lawmakers to finally get the job done. According to www.publicstrategiesllc.net:

ALBANY, NEW YORK — At a press conference in Albany on Tuesday, former talk show host, U.S. veteran and New York resident Montel Williams will urge New York Governor David Paterson and members of the state legislature to act quickly in order to finally pass New York’s medical marijuana bill, which would create one of the best regulated systems in the country for providing seriously ill patients with safe and effective access to medical marijuana, if they receive a recommendation from their doctor. Williams suffers from multiple sclerosis, and uses medical marijuana to help ease the effects of his condition.

WHAT: Press conference with Montel Williams

WHEN: Tuesday, June 29. 11:30 a.m.

WHERE: Common area outside Senate Lobby, near the stairs, 3^rd floor of the Capitol

Montel Williams has been a champion of medical marijuana for many years, and has been one of our best spokesmen. Hopefully those in Albany, NY will heed his wise words, and stop the suffering of so many in their state.

- Joe Klare