Binghamton (WBNG) -- The City of Binghamton may see two new cannabis retail locations on the east and west sides. The former A&W restaurant on Court Street is set to become ‘Cotton Mouth Dispensary’ pending the approval of its cannabis retail license by the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. The other location is at 242 Main Street in Binghamton, which was … [Read more...] about Two former businesses set to be the locations of new cannabis dispensaries in Binghamton
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New York hemp retailers caught in crossfire of enforcement loophole
Several state-licensed hemp retailers say police improperly seized thousands of dollars of legal cannabis products from their shelves or padlocked their stores this summer in raids intended to crack down on illicit marijuana sales. The state Supreme Court is expected to make a decision in their civil suit against the state Office of Cannabis Management by the end of the year. … [Read more...] about New York hemp retailers caught in crossfire of enforcement loophole
Binghamton Cannabis Shop with Drive-Up Window Ready to Open
A closed A&W restaurant in Binghamton is about to come back to life as a legal marijuana store - complete with drive-up service. The building at 439 Court Street on the city's East Side has been quiet for nearly seven years since the fast-food establishment went out of business. The unused restaurant equipment and fixtures were removed early this year in a project under … [Read more...] about Binghamton Cannabis Shop with Drive-Up Window Ready to Open
Ulster County marijuana dispensary holiday gift guide
Big Gas Dispensary co-owner Kareem Haynesworth makes the very first sale on opening day to Chris Alexander, the executive director of the NYS Office of Cannabis Management. (Photo by Lauren Tomas) With five Ulster County recreational marijuana dispensaries now open and several others preparing for their debut, it is easier than ever to impress the cannabis connoisseur in your … [Read more...] about Ulster County marijuana dispensary holiday gift guide
Breaking News; Dispensary Openings; Legal Wrangling; Cannabis Licensing
New! Proximity Protected Location Map (From data.ny.gov) Introducing the Legal Online Cannabis Activities Locator (LOCAL) Map! September 29, 2024 – OCM has introduced a new mapping tool for searching out Adult-Use, MicroBusiness, Medical Dispensaries, and Coming Soon (in the same categories). The map is easy to use, and has a wealth of information. You can access information … [Read more...] about Breaking News; Dispensary Openings; Legal Wrangling; Cannabis Licensing
Concerns over accessibility as medical cannabis shops close in New York state
BUFFALO, N.Y. — The growth of legalized cannabis is something the entire state has had its eyes closely on for years now. And with different shops opening and closing, there's some concern about accessibility. Spectrum News 1 hit the road to take a look at just what this means for those who want and, in some cases, need their marijuana.Big differences between the shops that may … [Read more...] about Concerns over accessibility as medical cannabis shops close in New York state
Judge orders ‘illicit cannabis’ signs removed as NY regs face scrutiny
ALBANY — A state Supreme Court justice issued a temporary restraining order last week allowing the operators of two Manhattan hemp stores to remove “illicit cannabis” signs that had been placed on the storefronts by marijuana regulators following raids.The judge’s ruling came as attorneys for dozens of hemp store owners whose shops have been raided and had products seized are … [Read more...] about Judge orders ‘illicit cannabis’ signs removed as NY regs face scrutiny
Office of Cannabis Management expects $800 million in revenue by end of year
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Cannabis Management said in a meeting on Tuesday, November 12, that it expects $800 million in revenue from legal dispensaries by the end of the year. The potential end-of-year revenue total is much larger than the total from 2023, which featured the OCM combatting lawsuits and illicit shops, limiting revenue totals. By comparison, … [Read more...] about Office of Cannabis Management expects $800 million in revenue by end of year
New York cannabis office approves a 6-month extension for CAURD provisional licenses
The New York state Office of Cannabis Management approved a six-month extension for provisional licenses for retailers with former marijuana convictions who want to open a recreational store, the office announced Tuesday. (AP Photo) The New York state Office of Cannabis Management approved a six-month extension for provisional licenses for retailers with former marijuana … [Read more...] about New York cannabis office approves a 6-month extension for CAURD provisional licenses
Group for small pot farmers sues N.Y. and warns industry ‘at risk of collapse’
ALBANY — A lawsuit filed Monday on behalf of the Cannabis Farmers Alliance accuses the state Office of Cannabis Management and Cannabis Control Board of pushing growers with small operations to the brink of financial ruin as their industry faces potential collapse. The lawsuit alleges that the “OCM’S rollout of legalized cannabis in New York has been disastrous” and that … [Read more...] about Group for small pot farmers sues N.Y. and warns industry ‘at risk of collapse’
