Governor Kathy Hochul has initiated another leadership shake-up at New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), signaling continued concern over the agency’s performance as the state’s legal marijuana industry struggles to stabilize.The governor’s office requested the departure of the agency’s acting executive director, marking the latest in a series of high-level changes … [Read more...] about Hochul Moves to Reshape New York Cannabis Agency
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Empire State of Wait: Equity Cannabis Shops Still Stuck on Pause in New York
New York’s effort to prioritize social equity in its legal cannabis industry is drawing renewed frustration as some licensed entrepreneurs remain unable to open their dispensaries years after legalization began.One Brooklyn community leader who secured a Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license — a program designed to help justice-impacted individuals enter the … [Read more...] about Empire State of Wait: Equity Cannabis Shops Still Stuck on Pause in New York
From Side Streets to Mainstream: New York’s Cannabis Boom Hits Full Bloom
New York’s legal cannabis market is experiencing unprecedented growth, transforming the state into a hub of accessible, regulated marijuana retail. In just the past year, the number of licensed dispensaries has more than doubled, surging from 261 to 556 statewide. New York City alone accounts for over 200 of these outlets, signaling a remarkable shift in both availability and … [Read more...] about From Side Streets to Mainstream: New York’s Cannabis Boom Hits Full Bloom
From Empire State to Higher State: New York’s $2.5 Billion Cannabis Glow-Up
New York’s legal cannabis experiment has officially moved from cautious rollout to full-blown economic force. State officials announced that since adult-use marijuana was legalized, total cannabis sales have surpassed $2.5 billion, marking a major milestone for a market that once seemed stuck in slow motion.Much of that momentum arrived recently. In the past year alone, legal … [Read more...] about From Empire State to Higher State: New York’s $2.5 Billion Cannabis Glow-Up
Blunt Force Trauma to the Opioid Crisis: New York’s Medical Marijuana Patients Cut Their Painkillers the Quiet Way
A federally funded study has delivered a noteworthy twist in New York’s ongoing fight against opioid dependence: patients enrolled in the state’s medical marijuana program are steadily dialing back their opioid use — and doing so without dramatic headlines or political theater.The research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, followed more than 200 adults with chronic pain who … [Read more...] about Blunt Force Trauma to the Opioid Crisis: New York’s Medical Marijuana Patients Cut Their Painkillers the Quiet Way
High Mistakes and Higher Drama: New York’s Cannabis Crackdown That Went Up in Smoke
New York’s latest cannabis enforcement saga was supposed to be a defining moment — a tough-on-cheaters message from regulators determined to protect the integrity of the legal market. Instead, it turned into a spectacular self-inflicted fiasco that toppled leadership, rattled businesses, and left the state’s cannabis program looking like it accidentally hot-boxed itself.The … [Read more...] about High Mistakes and Higher Drama: New York’s Cannabis Crackdown That Went Up in Smoke
Gavel Falls on ‘Rent-a-License’ — New York Cracks Down on Shadow Cannabis Deals
New York’s cannabis regulators have delivered a jolting reprimand to Omnium Health Inc., better known as Omnium Canna, accusing the company of running an illicit “rent-a-license” operation that quietly funneled unlicensed cannabis into the state’s legal marketplace.According to state officials, Omnium allegedly opened its licensed facilities to outside operators who lacked … [Read more...] about Gavel Falls on ‘Rent-a-License’ — New York Cracks Down on Shadow Cannabis Deals
New Cannabis Investment for a Struggling New York Village Faces Uncertain Future
The small village of Sidney, New York — once hopeful that legal cannabis retail would buoy its economy — now finds itself confronting a sharp setback following an investigation by state regulators into alleged licensing irregularities. Promises of Jobs and Economic Renewal Earlier this year, hopes soared within the community when STIIIZY, a well-known cannabis company, … [Read more...] about New Cannabis Investment for a Struggling New York Village Faces Uncertain Future
New York Expands Medical Marijuana Program with Comprehensive Regulatory Reforms
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed a sweeping bill that significantly updates and expands the state’s medical marijuana program. The legislation, known as Senate Bill S3294A, introduces new rules intended to improve access, simplify certification, and provide patients and caregivers with greater flexibility in how they obtain and use medical cannabis. Key Provisions … [Read more...] about New York Expands Medical Marijuana Program with Comprehensive Regulatory Reforms
High Alert: New York Recalls Weed for Being Too Pesticidal
New York’s budding cannabis industry just hit a not-so-high note. The state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has announced a major recall of marijuana products after tests revealed that some batches contained unapproved pesticides. In other words, the weed may have been greener than nature intended. The recall targets several lots of flower and pre-roll products made by … [Read more...] about High Alert: New York Recalls Weed for Being Too Pesticidal
