As we navigate the evolving landscape of marijuana legalization, it is crucial to emphasize the need for effective treatment options alongside these reforms. While legal access to cannabis may alleviate burdens on the criminal justice system, it also raises concerns about increased use and potential addiction. Research suggests that approximately 9 to 17 percent of cannabis … [Read more...] about The Marijuana Landscape
New York
Massive pot seizures on illegal smoke shops allegedly made NYC sheriff’s deputies sick
Massive pot seizures on city Sheriff Anthony Miranda’s watch made his deputies ill, according to a federal lawsuit. Mayor Adams’ war on illegal smoke and cannabis shops, spearheaded by Miranda, saw the sheriff confiscate 600 pounds of marijuana in just under three months, from November 2022 through Jan. 20, 2023. “However, this operation proved to not only be unlawful, it … [Read more...] about Massive pot seizures on illegal smoke shops allegedly made NYC sheriff’s deputies sick
Pothead pets: Veterinarians see uptick in marijuana toxicity in pets as THC use grows in NYC
Pot smokers in NYC beware: Leaving those extra buds, flowers and joints around can be toxic to your pet. That is what several veterinarians have been saying since recreational marijuana use was legalized statewide in 2021. Animal doctors across the Big Apple have seen an increase in cuddly patients, including cats and dogs, who have accidentally ingested the drug, leaving them … [Read more...] about Pothead pets: Veterinarians see uptick in marijuana toxicity in pets as THC use grows in NYC
Editorial: Hazy enforcement of cannabis laws
One would assume that legalizing marijuana for recreational use, and heavily regulating it, would come with strong consumer safeguards. And in New York, one would apparently assume wrong. In yet another example of the state’s ongoing challenges to oversee the multi-billion-dollar recreational cannabis industry, the state Office of Cannabis Management is accused in a lawsuit of … [Read more...] about Editorial: Hazy enforcement of cannabis laws
Store owners want cash seized in marijuana crackdown back amid NYC investigation
NEW YORK -- Some of the store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown in the city say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash. And now, some are wondering whether an investigation into the New York City Sheriff's Office could get them their money back. When police raided one Queens bodega in July, owner Abdulatif Ahmed says he was confused and … [Read more...] about Store owners want cash seized in marijuana crackdown back amid NYC investigation
Police seize $10 MILLION worth of marijuana from Queen’s party shop
Over $10 million worth of cannabis products were found hiding in an unassuming New York City party shop as authorities work to crackdown on illegal weed operations across the city. The NYC Sheriff's Office raided the Making Your Dreams Reality Event space at 88-08 Little Neck Pkwy in Queens Tuesday night and discovered hundreds of boxes filled with unregulated weed, … [Read more...] about Police seize $10 MILLION worth of marijuana from Queen’s party shop
Williamsville weed dispensary evicted, sued over unpaid rent
A cannabis company that filed for bankruptcy in April is being sued for rent by its Williamsville landlord, which evicted the weed dispensary last month. ALS Main and Transit LLC — an affiliate of the Rochester-based property management company, Flaum Management — recently filed a suit against MedMen NY INC. for about $70,000. The same company evicted MedMen on Aug. 5, … [Read more...] about Williamsville weed dispensary evicted, sued over unpaid rent
CannabisNewsWire Selected as the Official NewsWire of NY Cannabis Insider; IBN to Serve as Official Media Sponsor
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- CannabisNewsWire (“CNW”), a specialized communications platform for the cannabis sector and one of the 65+ brands powered by IBN (“InvestorBrandNetwork”), is pleased to announce that it will collaborate with NY Cannabis Insider, in its capacity as the Official NewsWire of the event. In addition, IBN will serve as … [Read more...] about CannabisNewsWire Selected as the Official NewsWire of NY Cannabis Insider; IBN to Serve as Official Media Sponsor
New cannabis law proposed in Ontario County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Lawmakers are proposing a change to the set of cannabis enforcement laws in Ontario County, expanding jurisdiction to the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office. “Local Law No. 12 (intro) of 2024” would intend to “…Establish Enforcement Authority for Prohibited Unlicensed Cannabis Activity,” according to the proposal on the County’s website. Essentially, it … [Read more...] about New cannabis law proposed in Ontario County
U-Haul driver fatally shot — and cops find van packed with marijuana
A 43-year-old man was shot dead in Queens early Thursday and left hanging out of a U-Haul van packed with marijuana, police and law enforcement sources said. Cops responding to a 911 call shortly after 1 a.m. found the unidentified victim with a gunshot wound to the head in front of 32-32 208th St. — and “half-hanging” out of the rental vehicle filled with marijuana. A second … [Read more...] about U-Haul driver fatally shot — and cops find van packed with marijuana
