It seems like nowadays in New York, you can find a smoke shop on every other corner, many of which are capitalizing off the city's increasingly liberal weed laws. But even though we're going through a sort of pot renaissance, don't be fooled: a lot of the businesses you might see are not legally registered and might actually be selling you bottom-shelf products. Yesterday, … [Read more...] about NYC officials have shut down over 750 illegal cannabis shops in recent months
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Adams Announces New Crackdown on Illegal Pot Shops’ Landlords
A Lower Manhattan cannabis shop advertises its grand opening, Aug. 17, 2023. Credit: Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY Mayor Eric Adams took another swing at taking down the city’s thousands of illegal marijuana shops Monday by threatening landlords and building owners who rent to them, in what City Hall said was ”a new front in the Adams administration’s efforts to combat the … [Read more...] about Adams Announces New Crackdown on Illegal Pot Shops’ Landlords
New York Regulators Issue First 15 Licenses for Cannabis Processors
BY, A.J. HERRINGTONon https://hightimes.comNew York regulators on Monday awarded 15 licenses for adult-use cannabis processors, a key step in the path to the launch of legal recreational marijuana sales slated for later this year. New York’s Cannabis Control Board issued the licenses to businesses already licensed as cannabinoid hemp processors, giving the businesses the … [Read more...] about New York Regulators Issue First 15 Licenses for Cannabis Processors
Police in NYC seize 20 trucks selling cannabis
by: Aliza Chasan NEW YORK (PIX11) — Police in New York City seized 20 trucks used to sell cannabis on Tuesday, NYPD Chief of Patrol Jeffrey Maddrey. The trucks did not have licenses from the Department of Health, Maddrey said. Police officials said the seizures were part of efforts to address quality-of-life issues in New York City after 311 complaints. “If you are looking to … [Read more...] about Police in NYC seize 20 trucks selling cannabis
Marijuana sales up 50% in New York City amid coronavirus pandemic, dealer says
Marijuana sales up 50% in New York City amid coronavirus pandemic, dealer says The city has gone to pot. Marijuana, that is. Since the coronavirus hit, sales of marijuana have gone through the roof in both the United States and Canada. Between March 16 and 22, sales of recreational cannabis rose by 50 percent across states including California, Colorado and Oregon, … [Read more...] about Marijuana sales up 50% in New York City amid coronavirus pandemic, dealer says
Big News out of New York
Is New York the land of opportunity? First and foremost congrats to New York Lawmakers for taking a stand and declaring that enough is enough in regards to cannabis prohibition and it's unnecessary enforcement. It's disheartening to see our own Connecticut legislators drag their feet, only to procrastinate when our state needs a new economic opportunity to help us out of our … [Read more...] about Big News out of New York
