NEW YORK - New York state's first legal recreational marijuana dispensary opens this week. Thursday is the opening for a recreational cannabis store in Manhattan operated by the nonprofit organization Housing Works. Located near St. Marks Place in the East Village, it's the first spot in the state to get its adult use retail license. H/T: www.cbsnews.com … [Read more...] about New York’s first legal recreational marijuana dispensary to open in Manhattan this week
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Marijuana’s black market is undercutting legal businesses
Alex Kent | AFP | Getty Images Thriving, unregulated marijuana businesses across the United States are undercutting legal markets awaiting banking and tax reform. While it’s an issue in states like Colorado, Michigan and Washington, it’s a much bigger problem in New York. Unlicensed businesses are “taking a pretty hefty percent of the potential market share,” according to … [Read more...] about Marijuana’s black market is undercutting legal businesses
How wokeness turned New York into Weed City
New York City is being overrun with unlicensed marijuana retailers. It seemed to happen almost overnight. Suddenly there were signs in front of smoke shops advertising pre-roll THC joints; there are edibles at many bodegas. Gotham is awash in weed. How did this happen? Wokeness. Allow me to explain. Twenty months ago, New York state legalized retail sales of marijuana, but with … [Read more...] about How wokeness turned New York into Weed City
NYC’s first legal recreational weed dispensary to open in East Village on Dec. 29
Housing Works will open New York’s first legal, recreational dispensary near St. Mark’s Place in the East Village on Dec. 29, Gov. Kathy Hochul confirmed Wednesday. The shop, which will replace a shuttered Gap store on East Eighth Street and Broadway, will initially stand out among a sea of unlicensed vendors as the only retail location in the city selling regulated, pre-tested … [Read more...] about NYC’s first legal recreational weed dispensary to open in East Village on Dec. 29
NYC Starts Legal Weed Sales in Time for the New Year, and the Profits Go to Charity
New York state will kick off legal recreational marijuana sales on Dec. 29, Governor Kathy Hochul said on Wednesday. Housing Works, a New York City-based nonprofit that runs a chain of thrift shops, will launch sales at a 4,400 square-foot Manhattan dispensary at 1 Astor Place. All proceeds will be directed to the nonprofit. The charity, which provides services to people who … [Read more...] about NYC Starts Legal Weed Sales in Time for the New Year, and the Profits Go to Charity
Following raids on marijuana shops, some question emergency enforcement rules
When a woman breezed into Manhattan CBD shop Popped NYC on Dec. 7, co-owner Evan Forsch said he didn’t initially notice the four police officers flanking her. She identified herself as an official with New York’s Office of Cannabis Management, and said the group was there to search the store. Officers patted Forsch down for weapons, told him to put his phone where they could … [Read more...] about Following raids on marijuana shops, some question emergency enforcement rules
Syracuse lawmakers pass law to stop illegal marijuana stores
The Common Council passed a new law on Monday that will try to stop stores selling marijuana illegally. Syracuse, N.Y. -- The Syracuse Common Council approved a law Monday that allows the city to fine or close businesses that sell marijuana without a license. The law also allows the city to fine the owners of the properties where the sales occur. The law is aimed at stopping … [Read more...] about Syracuse lawmakers pass law to stop illegal marijuana stores
Buffalo firefighter fired for medical marijuana returns to work after settlement
Buffalo firefighter Scott Martin returns to work this week after the city settled his wrongful termination lawsuit and agreed to acknowledge his rights as a registered medical cannabis user. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo firefighter returns to work this week after he settled his wrongful termination lawsuit with the City of Buffalo and the fire department, which terminated … [Read more...] about Buffalo firefighter fired for medical marijuana returns to work after settlement
Growers have plenty of marijuana, but no stores to sell it in
DERBY, N.Y. (WKBW) — The cannabis is ready to hit the shelves, but there aren't enough shelves in New York State just yet. Three Cord Ranch sent 42 pounds of cannabis from Derby to be processed in Batavia, but that's where it stops. "We have growers, we have processors in the area, we don't have anywhere selling it and that's the biggest issue," said Aleece Burgio, General … [Read more...] about Growers have plenty of marijuana, but no stores to sell it in
NYC Mayor Promises Crackdown on Illicit Pot Retailers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday said that his administration is ready to crack down on the illicit cannabis retailers that have multiplied throughout the five boroughs. “We are not going to allow these stores to stay open,” Mayor Adams said at a press conference, as quoted by the news outlet NY1. The stores, which have become a fixture in the Big Apple this year, … [Read more...] about NYC Mayor Promises Crackdown on Illicit Pot Retailers
