Members of the New York City Sheriff's Department conduct a raid on Weed World on 7th Ave. in Manhattan on Thursday, April, 20, 2023 in New York City. The city’s efforts to weed out illegal pot shops have a new feature: a law punishing commercial landlords who knowingly lease space to the unlicensed joints. The law, which took effect July 23, was highlighted by two of its City … [Read more...] about New law can punish landlords who lease to illegal NYC pot shops
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Hochul team flunked NY’s legal marijuana rollout while letting black market thrive, cannabis advocates say
The Hochul administration’s slow rollout of New York’s legal cannabis trade was a real buzzkill — and the market is still far from recovered from it, an industry group says in a stinging “report card.” The Coalition for Access to Regulated and Safe Cannabis gave the state Office of Cannabis Management the failing grades of three Fs, one D, a D+, and a C- in various … [Read more...] about Hochul team flunked NY’s legal marijuana rollout while letting black market thrive, cannabis advocates say
New York’s first cannabis growers market has opened in New Paltz: What to expect
NEW PALTZ - This is not your typical farmers market. A showcase market for cannabis growers has opened in New Paltz. And until there is a regular dispensary available locally to sell those products, the showcase market will continue to be open every Thursday, Friday and Saturday under tents in a parking lot behind Village Hall. This event is the first of its kind in New … [Read more...] about New York’s first cannabis growers market has opened in New Paltz: What to expect
Adults-only farmers market in New Paltz, New York showcases legal marijuana products
NEW PALTZ, N.Y. -- New York made history with legal cannabis sales at an adults-only farmers' market in Ulster County to help address the surplus that many marijuana growers are dealing with. Security checked IDs, but the pop-up event had all the trappings of a traditional farmers market - tents, tables, curious consumers and knowledgeable farmers. "I'm happy to have somewhere … [Read more...] about Adults-only farmers market in New Paltz, New York showcases legal marijuana products
Marijuana at your door: Canterra Cannabis launches Western New York’s first weed delivery service, online dispensary
(WBEN) - A pepperoni pizza, some groceries from Walmart, your prescriptions, and now, cannabis. Western New Yorkers really can get everything they want or need right at their doorstep in the convenience era. Canterra Cannabis, the first e-commerce, online cannabis dispensary operating in Western New York, is now live for consumers to purchase an array of recreational marijuana … [Read more...] about Marijuana at your door: Canterra Cannabis launches Western New York’s first weed delivery service, online dispensary
New Yorkers consume the most cannabis in the world, this study says
New Yorkers are living the high life—literally. It's no surprise that cannabis in NYC has been steadily on the rise following 2021's marijuana legalization in the state, which allows New Yorkers 21 years and older to possess, consume, buy and transport up to three ounces of marijuana and up to 24 grams of concentrated cannabis (the stuff used in tinctures, oils and the like). … [Read more...] about New Yorkers consume the most cannabis in the world, this study says
NY’s legal weed sales aren’t raking in cash as predicted. How much has sold so far?
As New York cracked down on unlicensed cannabis shops, sales of legal marijuana grew to reach a total of $33 million during the industry’s first six months, state records show. But the legal cannabis marketplace, which launched in January, remains far from realizing the lofty political promises of state lawmakers who championed adult-use marijuana legalization in 2021. Instead … [Read more...] about NY’s legal weed sales aren’t raking in cash as predicted. How much has sold so far?
Lawsuit alleges state denies disabled veterans cannabis licenses
A group of New York-based military veterans are suing New York's Office of Cannabis Management's Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensaries program, claiming the state has largely kept licenses from disabled veterans "and other minority groups the law prioritizes." Four veterans who, according to a press release, have collectively served more than two decades in the U.S. … [Read more...] about Lawsuit alleges state denies disabled veterans cannabis licenses
Owner of “I’m Stuck” cannabis stores speaks out on allegations amidst closures
An unlicensed cannabis store located in Wayne County is being investigated after being accused of selling to underage customers. According to the Attorney General's office, an undercover investigator was able to purchase $200 worth of cannabis product for a minor undercover at the "I'm Stuck" store location in the town of Ontario. David Tulley who owns the shop now states that … [Read more...] about Owner of “I’m Stuck” cannabis stores speaks out on allegations amidst closures
NY closes 7 chain weed shops in Central NY for having no license, selling to underage buyers, state says
I'm Stuck store on Genesee Street in Auburn. This store and six others in Cayuga, Oswego and Wayne counties were closed for selling marijuana to underaged customers and for operating without a license, officials said on Monday, July 31, 2023. (Google) Seven stores in Central New York that sell marijuana products have been shut down for operating without a license and selling … [Read more...] about NY closes 7 chain weed shops in Central NY for having no license, selling to underage buyers, state says
