Anyone with aspirations to legally grow, process or sell cannabis in New York can apply for a state license this fall after the Cannabis Control Board voted Tuesday to expand the state's recreational marijuana rollout to the general public as an ongoing lawsuit keeps the industry at a standstill. The board, which operates under the auspieces of the state Office of Cannabis … [Read more...] about New York state cannabis applications open to all this fall
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Big Weed Is on the Brink of a Multi-Million Dollar Surge into New York’s Cannabis Market
In early 2017, there might not have been a flashier entrepreneur in the legal cannabis industry than Adam Bierman. In Los Angeles, his company, MedMen, had become known for its glossy red storefronts with sleek, minimalist interiors that drew comparisons to Apple Stores and the eyes of investors. California had already legalized weed, allowing his company to expand from the … [Read more...] about Big Weed Is on the Brink of a Multi-Million Dollar Surge into New York’s Cannabis Market
NYC to pay settlement after newborn taken from Bronx mom because she smoked marijuana
A Bronx mother who was separated from her child for smoking marijuana will receive a payment from the city’s child welfare agency as part of an agreement to settle a discrimination lawsuit, officials said. After testing positive for cannabis following the birth of her baby boy in August 2021, the city’s Administration for Children’s Services forcibly separated the newborn from … [Read more...] about NYC to pay settlement after newborn taken from Bronx mom because she smoked marijuana
State lawmakers will hold public hearing in October about cannabis market rollout
ALBANY, N.Y. — New York State lawmakers will hold a hearing next month in Albany about the challenges to rolling out the recreational cannabis market. The State Legislature legalized recreational cannabis in March of 2021 but dispensaries have been slow to open, especially in the Finger Lakes region, because of multiple lawsuits. Last month, a State Supreme Court judge … [Read more...] about State lawmakers will hold public hearing in October about cannabis market rollout
New York Supreme Court Judge Lifts Injunction for Small Number of Cannabis Licenses
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
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
