New York Supreme Court Justice Judge Kevin Bryant recently lifted a temporary injunction that previously halted approval for any state cannabis licenses on Aug. 25. However, only 30 licensees are currently affected by the decision compared to the statewide total of more than 400 applications that are still on hold. “As such, those licenses identified by the office of cannabis … [Read more...] about New York Supreme Court Judge Lifts Injunction for Small Number of Cannabis Licenses
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Harlem’s first legal marijuana dispensary plans to open on Sept. 5
NEW YORK -- Harlem's first legal marijuana dispensary is getting ready to open, despite some pushback from the community. The state is opening the dispensary at a building on 125th Street, across from the Apollo Theater. As CBS New York reported back in April, the 125th Street Business Improvement District fought against that location and filed a lawsuit, in part, because of … [Read more...] about Harlem’s first legal marijuana dispensary plans to open on Sept. 5
Court allows 23 cannabis stores to open in N.Y. amid injunction
The state Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit that claims some New Yorkers who applied for state-issued cannabis licenses were unfairly given preferential treatment. A court hearing was held Friday in Kingston. A ruling in the case could reshape the state's cannabis industry. Christine Richardson was overcome with emotion when she was finally granted a license to open … [Read more...] about Court allows 23 cannabis stores to open in N.Y. amid injunction
New York cannabis industry changes lives of those previously convicted on marijuana charges
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Ryan Martin was arrested for a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana in 2000. “It wasn’t a high point in my life at that time,” said Martin, owner of MJ Dispensary. But now, it's helping him in ways he never thought possible. “Here we are 23 years later where that is actually coming into my life in a positive fashion which is, you know, ironic to say … [Read more...] about New York cannabis industry changes lives of those previously convicted on marijuana charges
New York’s legal cannabis industry, on hold after a court injunction, awaits Friday hearing
A state Supreme Court judge will hold a hearing Friday on a challenge to the state’s retail cannabis licensing rules that has brought New York’s troubled recreational marijuana rollout to a halt. Earlier this month, Judge Kevin Bryant issued an injunction barring the state Office of Cannabis Management, or OCM, from licensing any new retail cannabis stores after four … [Read more...] about New York’s legal cannabis industry, on hold after a court injunction, awaits Friday hearing
Weed Companies Face Rising Distress After the High
Struggling In a Boom These days, it’s hard to turn a corner in New York or Los Angeles without walking smack into a cloud of pungent marijuana smoke. This can create the impression that the industry is booming — both on the coasts and throughout much of the rest of the country where recreational use is now legal. The reality is very different. Marijuana startups, big … [Read more...] about Weed Companies Face Rising Distress After the High
Judge sides with disabled veterans in New York marijuana dispensary lawsuit
NEW YORK -- A New York judge has blocked retail marijuana licensing in a blow to the marketplace. The shelves are up but empty at Hush, a hopeful dispensary in the Bronx. "You did great, licensing next week and -- injunction, no more license," dispensary applicant Levent Ozkurt said. Ozkurt was approved for a dispensary license earlier this month, but it was quickly put on … [Read more...] about Judge sides with disabled veterans in New York marijuana dispensary lawsuit
Cannabis News Headlines From Around The World
News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. August 17, 2023: Here are the cannabis headlines making marijuana news globally and in the Caribbean and Latin America this week in less than 60 seconds: Germany’s cabinet voted through plans Wednesday to legalize possession of cannabis as well as community cultivation clubs to serve local communities. Health Minister Karl Lauterbach said the … [Read more...] about Cannabis News Headlines From Around The World
10 things we know about the Cannabis Growers Showcase
New York cannabis farmers are growing pot much faster than the smattering of legal stores can sell it. To ease the glut, state officials are allowing pot growers to team up with sellers for a type of cannabis farmers market that would offer their wares directly to consumers. But setting up a showcase comes with some formidable hurdles that could limit their popularity among … [Read more...] about 10 things we know about the Cannabis Growers Showcase
New York judge extends ban on cannabis licenses
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - A New York judge has extended the ban on cannabis licenses for another two weeks while a legal challenge plays out in court. That’s according to multiple media reports. The news from Friday’s hearing in Ulster County was a blow to advocates for the state’s growing marijuana market. Last week, we heard from a North Country business manager who said … [Read more...] about New York judge extends ban on cannabis licenses
