New York state's first individually owned legal cannabis dispensary is just days away from opening in New York City. It was an empty storefront, but on Tuesday morning, the store at 144 Bleecker St. in the Village will be New York's second legal marijuana dispensary in the state. It's called Smacked. The man behind it, Roland Conner, was once prosecuted for marijuana. Now he … [Read more...] about NY’s first individually owned legal cannabis dispensary to open in the Village
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New York City Council hearing on illegal, unlicensed cannabis shops
NEW YORK -- The New York City Council will hold a hearing Wednesday on the illegal, unlicensed marijuana shops that have been sprouting up all over the city. Council members from several committees will hear from the public, business owners and city officials about the impact of these illegal shops. H/T: www.cbsnews.com … [Read more...] about New York City Council hearing on illegal, unlicensed cannabis shops
Republican lawmakers want to stop ‘sticker stores’ selling unlicensed cannabis in New York
Republican lawmakers are calling for an end to so-called "sticker stores" in New York that illegally sell cannabis products throughout the state. The measure backed by Sen. Tom O'Mara as well as Assemblyman Chris Friend and Assemblyman Phil Palmesano is the latest effort to address the proliferation of marijuana products sold at some merchants who do not have a license from the … [Read more...] about Republican lawmakers want to stop ‘sticker stores’ selling unlicensed cannabis in New York
New York’s new cannabis reality
Recreational marijuana rollout in NYC is not smooth With confusing laws, high prices, and illegal operations across the city, the start of recreational marijuana in New York City has had some problems. CONNECTING... With confusing laws, high prices, and illegal operations across the city, the start of recreational marijuana in New York City has had some problems. NEW YORK - … [Read more...] about New York’s new cannabis reality
Albany region credit union gears up for cannabis business banking as NY recreational sales start
New York's first recreational cannabis sales started at the end of December, and hundreds of eager entrepreneurs are waiting to get in on the ground floor of the new billion-dollar industry. But one of the toughest challenges these entrepreneurs will face is establishing a banking relationship. Most financial institutions turn customers away at the first mention of … [Read more...] about Albany region credit union gears up for cannabis business banking as NY recreational sales start
What’s next for New York’s legal weed rollout in 2023?
One week after the state landed its first cannabis sale, the next steps of New York’s legal weed rollout remain up in the air. Last week, regulators and customers fawned over the birth of New York’s long awaited adult-use market. Thousands waited in line to join the historic leap forward, just in time for the New Year. But the Hempire State’s new billion-dollar baby now faces … [Read more...] about What’s next for New York’s legal weed rollout in 2023?
Cannabis Workforce Initiative gearing up to educate, train New Yorkers on weed
As the Empire State’s legal adult-use cannabis market starts opening, a group providing training on the marijuana industry is trying to get as many New Yorkers as possible to consider a career in weed. The New York State Cannabis Workforce Initiative – a partly state-funded collaborative effort of the nonprofit Workforce Development Institute and Cornell University’s School of … [Read more...] about Cannabis Workforce Initiative gearing up to educate, train New Yorkers on weed
Officials share best practices for cannabis consumption
GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With the new year, recreational marijuana will soon be available across the state. With 900 dispensaries expected to open, there is a concern about the greater acceptance of use in public. Glenville Police Chief Stephen Janik says that some people forget they are actually using a mind-altering substance. “I think what happened is that a lot of people … [Read more...] about Officials share best practices for cannabis consumption
Now You Can Legally Buy Recreational Cannabis in New York
The first legal sale of recreational weed took place in a dispensary in Manhattan, just meeting the state’s deadline to open a store in 2022. Chris Alexander, executive director of the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, made the first retail purchase of legal recreational cannabis before the doors were opened to the public. Hiroko Masuike/The New York Times Kenneth Woodin, … [Read more...] about Now You Can Legally Buy Recreational Cannabis in New York
What to expect when New York’s first recreational cannabis dispensary opens Thursday in Manahattan
NEW YORK -- Adults will soon legally be able to buy recreational marijuana in New York. The state's first cannabis dispensary will open its doors on Thursday afternoon in Manhattan. CBS2 spoke with the nonprofit set to make the first sale. Wednesday marked the low before the high at Housing Works Cannabis Company in the East Village. Starting at 4:20 p.m. on Thursday, adults … [Read more...] about What to expect when New York’s first recreational cannabis dispensary opens Thursday in Manahattan
