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A federal and state investigation has been launched into a devastating cargo ship fire at Port Newark, which resulted in the tragic loss of two firefighters and left five more injured. Meanwhile, as NYC retirees shift to a new privatized Medicare system, some doctors voice concerns over accessibility of benefits. Finally, Governor Kathy Hochul is spearheading a crackdown on the profusion of unlicensed cannabis shops in New York City, amid struggles to establish a legal marketplace. WNYC’s Sean Carlson talks with reporter Caroline Lewis who has covered the rocky rollout of recreational cannabis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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