ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The State Office of Cannabis Management is feeling the heat this week –from the governor calling for an overhaul of the state agency to a top officer placed on administrative leave following retaliation allegations. Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a top-down review of the state’s adult-use cannabis program to smoke out the reasons behind … [Read more...] about Office of Cannabis Management reels under retaliation claims, Hochul’s call for review
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State regulators OK 6 medical marijuana companies for recreation sales
Adirondack Hemp Co Superboof for sale at Upstate Canna Co. earlier this year.ALBANY — After the state settled two lawsuits regarding the cannabis industry earlier this month — ending a months-long pause — regulators voted Friday to allow six medical marijuana companies to begin adult-use recreation sales. The state’s Cannabis Control Board voted last Monday to settle two … [Read more...] about State regulators OK 6 medical marijuana companies for recreation sales
Injunction-delayed Albany pot store sells from trailer in Loudon Plaza
ALBANY — The owner of a delayed marijuana dispensary, due to a state Supreme Court injunction blocking new retail license processing, has partnered with an online retailer and delivery service to sell cannabis products from a trailer ahead of its opening. Royale Flower is selling cannabis products from a trailer set up outside its upcoming store at Loudon Plaza, 350 Northern … [Read more...] about Injunction-delayed Albany pot store sells from trailer in Loudon Plaza
Bill takes aim at roadside pot advertising
ALBANY — Assemblyman Scott A. Gray has introduced a new bill aimed at eliminating marijuana advertisements along roadsides, an effort he says will help cut down on the number of young people using drugs. On Wednesday, Gray, R-Watertown, introduced the “Roadside Cannabis Advertising Prohibition Act,” which would ban any cannabis advertisements on billboards or roadside signs in … [Read more...] about Bill takes aim at roadside pot advertising
New York’s first delivery-only cannabis opens in Albany
Visitors check out cannabis products on a shelfs at Essential Flowers warehouse on Thursday, April 20, 2023 in Albany, N.Y. Essential Flowers and Legacy Dispensers will begin delivering local Sugarhouse Farms products. ALBANY — In high school, Matthew Robinson could often be found in his car, breaking up pounds of marijuana into dime bags and delivering them to customers while … [Read more...] about New York’s first delivery-only cannabis opens in Albany
Upstate Canna Co. becomes the first Capital District marijuana retail dispensary to open
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Two years ago, the Cannabis Law was passed in New York state. Now Upstate Canna Co. is the first to open its doors for business in the Capital District. Joanne Soucy drove from Cohoes and was the first in line. She had just had surgery but didn’t want to take any prescription medications to handle the pain. “Nothing works for me,” Soucy said. “So I was … [Read more...] about Upstate Canna Co. becomes the first Capital District marijuana retail dispensary to open
Albany’s first cannabis retail store planned for Central Avenue
ALBANY — The city's first retail cannabis store may open along upper Central Avenue. Albany received word from the state Dormitory Authority that it was looking to place a cannabis store for one of the seven license holders in the Capital Region at 997 Central Ave. The information was included in an email sent to the Upper Washington Neighborhood Association by the city's … [Read more...] about Albany’s first cannabis retail store planned for Central Avenue
New York State to double amount of cannabis retail dispensary licenses in CNY
ALBANY, N.Y. — To enable additional highly qualified individuals to be among the first in the state to open cannabis dispensaries, the Cannabis Control Board and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced it will double the number of Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) Licenses to be issued from the originally planned 150 licenses to 300 licenses. The … [Read more...] about New York State to double amount of cannabis retail dispensary licenses in CNY
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in New York
Well, well, well. Guess the clock is on in Albany as it should be. New York prides itself on progressive approaches to societal issues and why not on cannabis. Enough is enough with the lies, it is not the devil's lettuce. People who consume it are not bad individuals. We are your brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, sons and daughters, neighbors and … [Read more...] about Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in New York
