ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The State Office of Cannabis Management is feeling the heat this week –from the governor calling for an overhaul of the state agency to a top officer placed on administrative leave following retaliation allegations. Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a top-down review of the state’s adult-use cannabis program to smoke out the reasons behind … [Read more...] about Office of Cannabis Management reels under retaliation claims, Hochul’s call for review
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First Black Woman-Owned Dispensary Opens in Manhattan
Bliss + Lex is a Black woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Manhattan and its team says it’s the first dispensary of its kind to do so in a March 20 announcement. Licensed adult-use cannabis businesses are beginning to appear in New York City as they compete with unlicensed businesses. “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to pull up our own seat at the table in the cannabis … [Read more...] about First Black Woman-Owned Dispensary Opens in Manhattan
Office of Cannabis Management reels under retaliation claims, Hochul’s call for review
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The State Office of Cannabis Management is feeling the heat this week –from the governor calling for an overhaul of the state agency to a top officer placed on administrative leave following retaliation allegations. Earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul ordered a top-down review of the state’s adult-use cannabis program to smoke out the reasons behind … [Read more...] about Office of Cannabis Management reels under retaliation claims, Hochul’s call for review
New York Governor Begins Review of Weed Legalization Rollout
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Monday that her administration will conduct an assessment of the state’s rollout of legal recreational marijuana, saying that the review is needed to ensure the success of the regulated cannabis market. New York lawmakers passed legislation legalizing recreational pot nearly three years ago, but the rollout of regulated sales has been … [Read more...] about New York Governor Begins Review of Weed Legalization Rollout
Illegal pot shops across New York City are hurting legitimate marijuana dispensaries, Gov. Kathy Hochul says
NEW YORK -- Gov. Kathy Hochul says the abundance of illegal marijuana dispensaries in New York is hurting legitimate businesses, and she's asking social media companies to help her crack down on illegal pot shops. The space where Bar Veloce is now on Ninth Avenue may soon become Hell's Kitchen's first legal marijuana dispensary. An application was … [Read more...] about Illegal pot shops across New York City are hurting legitimate marijuana dispensaries, Gov. Kathy Hochul says
Legal cannabis industry growing locally, statewide
UTICA — When the New York Supreme Court lifted the injunction against cannabis dispensary licenses at the end of last year, there were about 30 retail shops across the state. By February, that number had doubled to more than 60, and the total number of such stores is only expected to go up in the new year, according to the state Office of Cannabis Management. State officials … [Read more...] about Legal cannabis industry growing locally, statewide
New York Governor Calls On Websites To Stop Promoting Unlicensed Weed Shops
New York Governor Kathy Hochul on Wednesday called on social media companies and popular websites including Google and Yelp to stop running listings for unlicensed cannabis retailers. At a press conference, the governor appeared with licensed dispensary owners, who face stiff competition from the multitude of unlicensed weed retailers in New York City, to call attention to the … [Read more...] about New York Governor Calls On Websites To Stop Promoting Unlicensed Weed Shops
Selling Weed, but Making It Fashion
A day with Brett Heyman, the designer who is trying to push the legal cannabis market in a more stylish, sunny direction. Brett Heyman, who used to only sell cute Edie Parker weed accessories, is now also selling weed in six U.S. states. Two weeks ago, an accessories designer named Brett Heyman sold weed, legally, for the first time in New York City. Ms. Heyman is the … [Read more...] about Selling Weed, but Making It Fashion
Public Flower marijuana dispensary debuts in Allentown
The city’s first Black- and woman-owned, adult-use recreational cannabis dispensary has opened in Allentown. The business, founded by Sheldon Anderson and Moriah Kelly, debuted Monday at 232 Allen St. The location was originally home to an apothecary dating to the late 19th century. Public Flower has restored the interior to reflect that history, including ornate wooden … [Read more...] about Public Flower marijuana dispensary debuts in Allentown
From Concrete Jungle To Cannabis Garden: The Dawn Of New York Home Grown
I Love New York. The powers that be in the Empire State have finally seen the light. Yes, my friends, the green light. The state Cannabis Control Board, in an act of rare sanity, has given the thumbs up to regulations allowing anyone 21 or older to grow their own devil’s lettuce at home.But hold your horses, it’s not a free-for-all just yet. These new rules are subject to a … [Read more...] about From Concrete Jungle To Cannabis Garden: The Dawn Of New York Home Grown
