Paraphernalia used for cannabis consumption on display at the unveiling of a city-sanctioned cannabis dispensary showroom in New York City on December 9, 2022. AFP NEW YORK — As New York state prepares to open its first legal cannabis stores, possibly before the end of the year, AFP details what you need to know about the new market. – Offenders and non-profits -Adult … [Read more...] about Key things to know about legal cannabis in New York
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Harlem leaders not high on cannabis shop by Apollo Theater
The Apollo Theater is known for its tough crowds to first-time performers — and so, apparently are the merchants around the fabled venue. Harlem business leaders are booing Gov. Kathy Hochul and state regulators off the stage for proposing a cannabis store to open across the street from the famous theater on West 125th Street. The 125th Street Business Improvement District has … [Read more...] about Harlem leaders not high on cannabis shop by Apollo Theater
Cannabis News Week: Schumer Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Help Marijuana Sellers
Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer (NY) will try his best over the weekend to add the popular cannabis banking bill into the omnibus package being debated in Congress. Lead Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer (NY) is preparing for one last half-court heave to get cannabis banking legislation passed during this Congress, before Republicans take over control of the lower House once the … [Read more...] about Cannabis News Week: Schumer Makes Last-Ditch Effort to Help Marijuana Sellers
NYC cannabis crackdown: Mayor promises enforcement through ‘education’
Yes, marijuana is legal in New York. But you need a license from the state to sell it. The mayor said education and not incarceration is at the core of his plan to stop smoke shops, bodegas, and pop-up stores from illegally selling cannabis. NEW YORK - After New York legalized the sale of recreational marijuana, dozens if not hundreds of businesses around the city began openly … [Read more...] about NYC cannabis crackdown: Mayor promises enforcement through ‘education’
New York Weed Is One Thing That’s Cheaper These Days
A heap of pot from California and other states is fueling sales in the five boroughs at a time when pretty much everything else is more expensive. Empire Cannabis Club has a flagship store in New York City’s trendy Chelsea neighborhood. Photographer: Paulina Cachero It’s never been easier to get weed in New York. Dealers openly hawk bud, vapes and edibles from tables in Union … [Read more...] about New York Weed Is One Thing That’s Cheaper These Days
NY Marijuana Growers Are Sitting on Literal Tons of Legal Weed Due to Delayed Rollout
Recreational marijuana dispensaries are already doing big business in New Jersey, and nine are scheduled to open in Connecticut in January 2023. But in New York, a date hasn't been announced yet — a slow rollout that is creating a cannabis conundrum. Local growers who were awarded the first licenses bet the farm on legal weed. But now they have half a billion dollars worth of … [Read more...] about NY Marijuana Growers Are Sitting on Literal Tons of Legal Weed Due to Delayed Rollout
Study: Medical Cannabis Legalization Associated with Lower Rates of Opioid Use Among Cancer Patients
New York, NY: The adoption of statewide medical cannabis access laws is associated with lower rates of opioid use and with a reduction in the number of pain-related hospitalizations among newly diagnosed patients with cancer, according to data published in the journal JAMA Oncology. Investigators affiliated with Cornell University’s Weill Medical College assessed the … [Read more...] about Study: Medical Cannabis Legalization Associated with Lower Rates of Opioid Use Among Cancer Patients
Proposed legislation aims to fight illegal cannabis sales
Assembly Member Amy Paulin and ECC president Dylan Pyne discuss concerns about illegal sales of cannabis and restrictions needed for the sale of related paraphernalia. (New York) Assembly Member Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) has filed legislation she authored that fights the illegal sale of marijuana and marijuana-related products. The bill would increase fines for any business … [Read more...] about Proposed legislation aims to fight illegal cannabis sales
New York puts rush order on cannabis sales with approved delivery system
New York state is putting a rush order on cannabis sales with an approved delivery system that brings marijuana right to your doorstep. The delivery option was put forth to allow approved dispensaries in the state a chance to make money while they build out retail locations. Right now, 36 dispensaries have received authoritization. Two of them are in the Southern Tier, one in … [Read more...] about New York puts rush order on cannabis sales with approved delivery system
City says two firefighters were suspended on suspicion of smoking marijuana on the job
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The City of Rochester confirms two firefighters have been suspended “with the suspicion that they were smoking marijuana on the job.” This is a developing story and we’ll bring you more information once we get it. H/T: www.whec.com … [Read more...] about City says two firefighters were suspended on suspicion of smoking marijuana on the job
