POUGHKEEPSIE – An alleged illegal cannabis retailer was shut down by city officials on Tuesday on Academy Street in Poughkeepsie. Officers from the city accompanied the inspectors during the visit to 13 Academy Street to inspect the premises from the outside. The store was closed down after the visit only to reopen a few hours later. The store has been the source of a … [Read more...] about Weed retailer shut down by city; reopens a few hours later (GALLERY)
New York
Settlement in cannabis lawsuit could bring a flood of new legal dispensaries
Last December, New York’s first legal cannabis dispensary opened its doors in Greenwich Village. Now, close to a year later, there are still just 11 licensed dispensaries in the city and only 27 statewide. That number could soon spike dramatically. “This is a significant moment,” said Chris Alexander, the executive director of the state Office of Cannabis Management. What You … [Read more...] about Settlement in cannabis lawsuit could bring a flood of new legal dispensaries
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
Cannabis Control Board approves settlement agreements previously stopping dispensaries from opening
Dozens of dispensaries across the city could be one step closer to opening after the New York State Cannabis Control Board approved settlement agreements that were once stopping hundreds of businesses from opening its doors. Almost four months ago, a court injunction was in place that prevented hundreds of dispensaries from opening. The Cannabis Control Board voted to settle … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board approves settlement agreements previously stopping dispensaries from opening
Injunction-delayed Albany pot store sells from trailer in Loudon Plaza
ALBANY — The owner of a delayed marijuana dispensary, due to a state Supreme Court injunction blocking new retail license processing, has partnered with an online retailer and delivery service to sell cannabis products from a trailer ahead of its opening. Royale Flower is selling cannabis products from a trailer set up outside its upcoming store at Loudon Plaza, 350 Northern … [Read more...] about Injunction-delayed Albany pot store sells from trailer in Loudon Plaza
Parties appear to have reached agreement in CAURD lawsuit that has held up N.Y. cannabis industry development
A group of New York service-disabled military veterans suing New York's Office of Cannabis Management's Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries program appear to be close to reaching a settlement with the state. In a motion filed Monday, Brian T. Burns, counsel for the plaintiffs, said the parties had reached an agreement in principle. The lawsuit claimed the legal cannabis … [Read more...] about Parties appear to have reached agreement in CAURD lawsuit that has held up N.Y. cannabis industry development
Cannabis attorney talks about future of New York cannabis industry
A new legal settlement could ignite the rollout of the state's legal cannabis industry. A lawsuit had been filed by four service-disabled veterans who claimed the legal cannabis program unlawfully prioritized those with marijuana-related convictions. A judge then imposed an injunction back in August, blocking any new retail licenses from being issued or any new dispensaries … [Read more...] about Cannabis attorney talks about future of New York cannabis industry
Temporary outlet showcases cannabis products
Tim Scoma is pictured with New York-grown cannabis and a can of cannabis-infused water. “When we are operating, yes, it’s extremely fun,” Scoma told The Post-Journal, “but it was extremely stressful when it came to making sure all the paperwork was in and all the growers were in.” An area resident, Scoma is head manager of the temporary cannabis outlet that’s operating under … [Read more...] about Temporary outlet showcases cannabis products
Medical Cannabis – The Best Bargain In Oregon, New York Not So Much
Houston Style Magazine readers, if you’ve been keeping a close eye on the medical cannabis industry, you’ll be intrigued by … Houston Style Magazine readers, if you’ve been keeping a close eye on the medical cannabis industry, you’ll be intrigued by the latest findings from a comprehensive analysis by Leafwell. The numbers have been crunched, and the ver- dict is out: Oregon … [Read more...] about Medical Cannabis – The Best Bargain In Oregon, New York Not So Much
Hudson Valley Cannabis News
To the joy of many, and the chagrin of others, New York is expanding medical cannabis retail licenses to large multistate operators. The application window for “registered organizations” opened October. 31 and will run until 5:00pm December 19, according to a notice from state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). Registered organizations will pay a premium to enter what … [Read more...] about Hudson Valley Cannabis News