More than half a dozen New York medical cannabis companies can now sell recreational marijuana in the state. Sixwere granted a "registered organization dispensing" (ROD) license in December, with two more approved during a special meeting of the Cannabis Control Board earlier this month, including the Chicago-based Green Thumb Industries (GTI). Green Thumb entered New York’s … [Read more...] about New York gives eight medical marijuana companies the green light to go recreational
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New Yorkers may soon be able to grow marijuana at home
Although a provision allowing New Yorkers to grow marijuana at home was part of the state law that effectively legalized the adult use of cannabis in 2021, the guidelines surrounding the topic were technically to only go into effect once the Office of Cannabis Management set out more specific regulations regarding the practice. That vote was scheduled to happen earlier today … [Read more...] about New Yorkers may soon be able to grow marijuana at home
PharmaCann Kicks Off Adult-Use Retail, Wholesale in New York
PharmaCann Inc., one of the nation’s largest privately held, vertically integrated cannabis companies, announced the start of adult-use retail sales at its Verilife dispensary in the Empire State’s Capital Region. Located at 10 Executive Park Drive in Albany’s exclusive and vibrant Stuyvesant Plaza, Verilife Albany is the company’s first retail location to serve adult-use … [Read more...] about PharmaCann Kicks Off Adult-Use Retail, Wholesale in New York
Cannabis facts and fiction
New York State legalized adult use of cannabis on March 31, 2021. Nearly three years later, there are less than 50 licensed dispensaries throughout the state. Hundreds of illegal smoke shops have popped up seemingly everywhere to meet the demand. Now local and state officials are considering ways to shut down the illegal vendors and open more licensed dispensaries. This is … [Read more...] about Cannabis facts and fiction
Is New York’s weed law flawed? Brooklyn DA backs off cannabis possession charges
Last year, on April 20, police pulled over Tommy Yu for failure to signal while he was driving in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. An officer noticed Yu had a forged Department of Transportation parking plaque and searched his car, finding what he said were hundreds of ecstasy pills and 18 large bags of cannabis weighing more than 20 pounds, according to testimony. In July, Yu had … [Read more...] about Is New York’s weed law flawed? Brooklyn DA backs off cannabis possession charges
I-Team: Cannabis enforcement rules, abilities at state and local level
The Haven Coalition is still operating one week after police in the village released a laundry list of alleged problems the business is causing in North Syracuse. Police describe the joint as an "illicit cannabis dispensary," with the owner firmly disputing the claim. "The Haven Coalition is a private social club," Cody Gillum told CNY Central, "we're a place where people get … [Read more...] about I-Team: Cannabis enforcement rules, abilities at state and local level
Balancing the books on N.Y’.s cannabis legalization
Crowds gather outside Housing Works Cannabis Co., New York’s first legal cannabis dispensary at 750 Broadway in Noho on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in New York. Housing Works Cannabis Co. is a recipient of New York State’s social equity license initiative and the first legal cannabis dispensary to open in the state. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) Fifty years ago, our country declared … [Read more...] about Balancing the books on N.Y’.s cannabis legalization
Delivery service set to open as legal weed industry takes shape on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A recently resolved court injunction put New York’s fledgling legal marijuana industry on hold for months, but it’s starting to take shape, including on Staten Island. Michael Gertelman, head of a soon-to-open delivery service called NugHub, said his business is slated to open in the coming weeks around the same time a brick-and-mortar establishment, … [Read more...] about Delivery service set to open as legal weed industry takes shape on Staten Island
NYC could shutdown thousands of illegal weed shops under new legislation
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York’s legal weed industry has struggled to get off the ground, while illegal shops have flourished, but a new piece of state legislation aims to change that. Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar (D-Queens) introduced the legislation Friday that would give localities more power to crackdown on illegal shops. Rajkumar estimated there are 1,500 illegal smoke … [Read more...] about NYC could shutdown thousands of illegal weed shops under new legislation
NY Gov. Vetoes Bill Letting Growers Sell Surplus Cannabis to Tribal Retailers
As the New York cannabis market continues to steadily find its footing among a number of delays, the state’s governor has vetoed a measure that would have provided solutions for growers with a surplus of product without means to sell it. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D) and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D), would have allowed licensed growers to sell their … [Read more...] about NY Gov. Vetoes Bill Letting Growers Sell Surplus Cannabis to Tribal Retailers
