Kickie Chudikova designs "sculptural yet unobtrusive" cannabis accessories New York-based designer Kickie Chudikova worked with cannabis brand Gossamer to develop The Nesting Set, a glass ashtray, pipe and one-hitter that can be integrated stylishly into a user's home. The company, founded in 2017 by David Weiner and Verena von Pfetten, asked Chudikova to help it create a set … [Read more...] about Kickie Chudikova designs “sculptural yet unobtrusive” cannabis accessories
New York
‘We’re confused’: Cannabis retail applicants question state’s process
Several New Yorkers who applied to open a marijuana dispensary and already have a location secured want answers. They said they feel misled by the state Office of Cannabis Management as the state agency plans to award licenses to less than a quarter of applicants with a potential storefront. Aspiring cannabis retailers applied for a general adult-use retail license in two … [Read more...] about ‘We’re confused’: Cannabis retail applicants question state’s process
Recreational cannabis dispensaries are back on track to open in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The counter of Premier Earth Cannabis, Buffalo's second and Western New York's third state-regulated, recreational dispensary on Hertel Avenue. They opened on Wednesday, Dec. 13. (12/15/2023) Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - With lawsuits that halted New York State's cannabis licensing program finally being settled by the state's Cannabis Control Board, coupled with an … [Read more...] about Recreational cannabis dispensaries are back on track to open in WNY
New legal marijuana dispensaries opening in NYC, Long Island, Westchester County
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Several new legal recreational marijuana dispensaries are opening this month in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. There will be two new legal marijuana dispensaries opening in Manhattan, one in the Bronx, and one in Brooklyn. Additionally, there are new legal dispensaries opening on Long Island and in … [Read more...] about New legal marijuana dispensaries opening in NYC, Long Island, Westchester County
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management outlines next steps for dispensaries
The Office of Cannabis Management outlined what's next for some cannabis dispensary applicants at its Cannabis Control Board Meeting last week now that a lawsuit holding up proceedings has been settled. After settling a lawsuit filed by four disabled U.S. military veterans, the Cannabis Control Board announced that some Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary applicants can … [Read more...] about New York’s Office of Cannabis Management outlines next steps for dispensaries
A high-end cannabis dispensary with a Dior-clad staff is opening in Soho
When recreational marijuana was officially legalized in New York, conversations regarding the look, feel, offerings and direction taken by cannabis dispensaries rapidly took center stage. Photograph: Courtesy of Dagmar New York State started dolling out licenses earlier this year, with a particular focus on would-be store owners who were previously incarcerated because of … [Read more...] about A high-end cannabis dispensary with a Dior-clad staff is opening in Soho
State regulators OK 6 medical marijuana companies for recreation sales
Adirondack Hemp Co Superboof for sale at Upstate Canna Co. earlier this year.ALBANY — After the state settled two lawsuits regarding the cannabis industry earlier this month — ending a months-long pause — regulators voted Friday to allow six medical marijuana companies to begin adult-use recreation sales. The state’s Cannabis Control Board voted last Monday to settle two … [Read more...] about State regulators OK 6 medical marijuana companies for recreation sales
Hudson Valley Cannabis News
End Of A Good Thing — Cannabis Growers Showcases Sunset December 31st December 11, 2023 – New York’s Office of Cannabis Management made an unexpected announcement on Friday and dealt a fatal blow to the state’s small contingent of craft growers who received a lifeline through Cannabis Growers’ Showcases (CGS). OCM announced the successful Cannabis Growers Showcase program … [Read more...] about Hudson Valley Cannabis News
Hundreds more cannabis licenses to be approved in early 2024
When New York's Cannabis Control Board issues the next round of licenses to open legal marijuana shops in the state, it's going to be luck of the draw. The state Cannabis Control Board met Friday in Albany for the first time since the long-awaited resolution of two lawsuits that brought New York's marijuana industry to a standstill since August. "I think between now and the … [Read more...] about Hundreds more cannabis licenses to be approved in early 2024
Road Safety Not Negatively Impacted by Cannabis Legalization
NEW YORK – Cannabis legalization does not lead to increased fatalities on the road, according to a recent Quartz study that examined the number of deaths per one million vehicle miles in states with and without comprehensive cannabis legalization compared with the national average. Using data sourced from the National Safety Council, researchers collected vehicle death rates … [Read more...] about Road Safety Not Negatively Impacted by Cannabis Legalization
