New York’s legal cannabis rollout has had its share of drama, delays, lawsuits, and general confusion. Now you can add another leadership shake-up to the list.Governor Kathy Hochul has pushed out the acting head of the state’s cannabis regulator, Felicia A. B. Reid, from the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. The move came after the agency withdrew a major … [Read more...] about New York’s Cannabis Boss Gets the Boot (Again)
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New York’s Social Equity Weed Dream Just Got a Lawsuit
When New York legalized cannabis, the plan sounded simple: give people harmed by past marijuana laws the first shot at running legal dispensaries.But reality is proving a lot messier.A dispute has erupted between a Brooklyn dispensary owner and the nonprofit that helped launch her business, highlighting some of the growing pains in New York’s cannabis rollout.At the center of … [Read more...] about New York’s Social Equity Weed Dream Just Got a Lawsuit
Two Brothers Arrested at RDU with a LOT of Marijuana
Authorities say two brothers — one from New York and the other from Connecticut — were arrested after allegedly attempting to move more than 200 pounds of marijuana through Raleigh-Durham International Airport. According to officials, Christopher Adorno, who is from Connecticut, and Alexis Adorno, who is from New York, were stopped during an enforcement operation targeting … [Read more...] about Two Brothers Arrested at RDU with a LOT of Marijuana
Big Apple, Big Buds: From New York City to Oklahoma — A Cannabis Caper
A sweeping law-enforcement operation this week culminated in the seizure of a large marijuana cultivation network and the arrest of a New York resident, drawing fresh scrutiny to how out-of-state interests are reshaping the medical cannabis market in rural parts of the country.Authorities say the raid uncovered more than 1,200 pounds of processed marijuana spread across … [Read more...] about Big Apple, Big Buds: From New York City to Oklahoma — A Cannabis Caper
Hospital Gowns Don’t Have Pockets… Especially for Your Medical Weed
Here’s a weird little reality check. In Connecticut, you can legally get medical marijuana, if recommended by a doctor. You can use it at home. You can use it for serious conditions. But the second you roll through hospital doors in one of those backless gowns? Suddenly your medicine becomes a problem. That’s why lawmakers in Connecticut are now debating a bill that would … [Read more...] about Hospital Gowns Don’t Have Pockets… Especially for Your Medical Weed
Proposed Bills Could Put THC Drinks on New York Liquor Store Shelves
New legislation introduced in New York could allow liquor and wine retailers to step into the cannabis beverage market. Companion bills filed in the State Senate and Assembly would permit licensed alcohol shops to obtain a special permit authorizing them to sell low-dose cannabis-infused drinks, signaling another step in the state’s evolving marijuana industry.The proposal is … [Read more...] about Proposed Bills Could Put THC Drinks on New York Liquor Store Shelves
New York Steps In To Save Dozens Of Cannabis Shops From Zoning Shutdown
New York officials have moved to prevent a major disruption in the state’s cannabis industry after new legislation corrected a zoning technicality that threatened more than 150 licensed dispensaries.Governor Kathy Hochul signed a pair of bills updating how distances between cannabis retailers and sensitive locations like schools and houses of worship are measured. The change … [Read more...] about New York Steps In To Save Dozens Of Cannabis Shops From Zoning Shutdown
Hochul Moves to Reshape New York Cannabis Agency
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
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
