In the caffeine-buzzed heart of New Haven, where college kids and coders mingle over cold brews, a new kind of fizz is bubbling up—one that hits softer than whiskey but smoother than water. David Salinas, the guy who once helped wire the city’s tech scene, has pivoted from apps to apples. His latest project? Hi! People, a hemp-infused seltzer that delivers a subtle, sociable … [Read more...] about From Silicon Valley to Seltzer Valley: The Tech Bro Who Got Everyone Buzzed
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New Haven Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Cannabis Sales
The city of New Haven has ramped up efforts to curb the illegal sale of cannabis products, particularly in smoke shops, by enforcing stricter regulations and proposing significant daily fines for noncompliance. Tightening Local Regulations In response to growing concerns over unlicensed cannabis products, the city recently strengthened its ordinances governing smoke … [Read more...] about New Haven Moves to Crack Down on Illegal Cannabis Sales
Law Enforcement Seizes 100 Pounds of Illegal Cannabis from New Haven Smoke Shops
In a significant crackdown on unauthorized cannabis sales, New Haven authorities confiscated approximately 100 pounds of illicit marijuana products from three local smoke shops on Wednesday. The seized items encompassed a variety of cannabis derivatives, including edibles, vapes, concentrates, and flower.These unannounced inspections were initiated following a series of citizen … [Read more...] about Law Enforcement Seizes 100 Pounds of Illegal Cannabis from New Haven Smoke Shops
New Haven unanimously approves East Street cannabis despite flood zone
NEW HAVEN — A cannabis retailer planning to open on a relatively isolated, industrially zoned stretch of East Street will be able to do so despite the fact that part of its building — including the foundation and where the electrical panels will be — are below the base flood elevation.The City Plan Commission unanimously approved a flood damage prevention ordinance variance … [Read more...] about New Haven unanimously approves East Street cannabis despite flood zone
Parks Help Wanted. Tokers Needn’t Apply
If you want to make $18 an hour cutting grass in the city’s parks this summer, then you better not smoke grass before applying for the job.Because New Haven requires prospective seasonal parks workers to pass a drug test, including for marijuana, even though recreational cannabis is now legal statewide.City Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Rebecca Bombero raised that City … [Read more...] about Parks Help Wanted. Tokers Needn’t Apply
At one year, New Haven’s cannabis industry is rolling along
On Jan 10. 2023, retail sales of recreational cannabis commenced in New Haven after it was legalized in the state a year and a half earlier. By quarter four of the fiscal year, the adult-use market saw $15.3 million in sales in November alone. Affinity Dispensary, the sole dispensary in New Haven has become one of the biggest contributors to the growth of this industry. The … [Read more...] about At one year, New Haven’s cannabis industry is rolling along
Yale team creates VR game to prevent marijuana vaping
Yale researchers are trying a new way to fight youth marijuana use and vaping addiction: a virtual reality video game. XRPeds is a Yale research group, founded in 2020, that uses virtual reality, or VR, to address pediatric health challenges. On Nov. 20 the project team announced that it is developing “ReHashed,” a new VR game that teaches students refusal skills, how to help … [Read more...] about Yale team creates VR game to prevent marijuana vaping
How should New Haven spend cannabis grant money? Residents pitch uses
Millions of dollars in cannabis-legalization money is slated to trickle back into New Haven’s neighborhoods most negatively impacted by the War on Drugs — and residents are responding with programmatic pitches to put those funds towards community revitalization, from serving the homeless hot meals to mentoring Black billionaires in the making. Roughly 100 New Haveners filled … [Read more...] about How should New Haven spend cannabis grant money? Residents pitch uses
New Haven officials reject cannabis applications at former bank, diner sites
NEW HAVEN — One week after approving three new adult-use cannabis outlets in the city, the City Plan Commission this week denied applications for two others, opting not to allow hybrid medical/retail cannabis businesses on Church Street downtown or in the current location of the 91 Diner on Middletown Avenue. The Middletown Avenue facility would have been the new location … [Read more...] about New Haven officials reject cannabis applications at former bank, diner sites
New Haven is reviewing plans for five different cannabis dispensaries
The stage is set for Long Wharf Theater’s conversion into the city’s second legal cannabis destination — and for New Haven to fill up to its legal brim with budding businesses by as soon as the end of the summer. That’s the outcome of Thursday night’s meeting of the City Plan Commission. The commissioners gave the green light to a Massachusetts-based cannabis company hoping to … [Read more...] about New Haven is reviewing plans for five different cannabis dispensaries
