The Haven Coalition is still operating one week after police in the village released a laundry list of alleged problems the business is causing in North Syracuse. Police describe the joint as an "illicit cannabis dispensary," with the owner firmly disputing the claim. "The Haven Coalition is a private social club," Cody Gillum told CNY Central, "we're a place where people get … [Read more...] about I-Team: Cannabis enforcement rules, abilities at state and local level
New York
Balancing the books on N.Y’.s cannabis legalization
Crowds gather outside Housing Works Cannabis Co., New York’s first legal cannabis dispensary at 750 Broadway in Noho on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in New York. Housing Works Cannabis Co. is a recipient of New York State’s social equity license initiative and the first legal cannabis dispensary to open in the state. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah) Fifty years ago, our country declared … [Read more...] about Balancing the books on N.Y’.s cannabis legalization
Delivery service set to open as legal weed industry takes shape on Staten Island
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A recently resolved court injunction put New York’s fledgling legal marijuana industry on hold for months, but it’s starting to take shape, including on Staten Island. Michael Gertelman, head of a soon-to-open delivery service called NugHub, said his business is slated to open in the coming weeks around the same time a brick-and-mortar establishment, … [Read more...] about Delivery service set to open as legal weed industry takes shape on Staten Island
NYC could shutdown thousands of illegal weed shops under new legislation
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — New York’s legal weed industry has struggled to get off the ground, while illegal shops have flourished, but a new piece of state legislation aims to change that. Assemblywoman Jennifer Rajkumar (D-Queens) introduced the legislation Friday that would give localities more power to crackdown on illegal shops. Rajkumar estimated there are 1,500 illegal smoke … [Read more...] about NYC could shutdown thousands of illegal weed shops under new legislation
NY Gov. Vetoes Bill Letting Growers Sell Surplus Cannabis to Tribal Retailers
As the New York cannabis market continues to steadily find its footing among a number of delays, the state’s governor has vetoed a measure that would have provided solutions for growers with a surplus of product without means to sell it. The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Michelle Hinchey (D) and Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo (D), would have allowed licensed growers to sell their … [Read more...] about NY Gov. Vetoes Bill Letting Growers Sell Surplus Cannabis to Tribal Retailers
Kickie Chudikova designs “sculptural yet unobtrusive” cannabis accessories
Kickie Chudikova designs "sculptural yet unobtrusive" cannabis accessories New York-based designer Kickie Chudikova worked with cannabis brand Gossamer to develop The Nesting Set, a glass ashtray, pipe and one-hitter that can be integrated stylishly into a user's home. The company, founded in 2017 by David Weiner and Verena von Pfetten, asked Chudikova to help it create a set … [Read more...] about Kickie Chudikova designs “sculptural yet unobtrusive” cannabis accessories
‘We’re confused’: Cannabis retail applicants question state’s process
Several New Yorkers who applied to open a marijuana dispensary and already have a location secured want answers. They said they feel misled by the state Office of Cannabis Management as the state agency plans to award licenses to less than a quarter of applicants with a potential storefront. Aspiring cannabis retailers applied for a general adult-use retail license in two … [Read more...] about ‘We’re confused’: Cannabis retail applicants question state’s process
Recreational cannabis dispensaries are back on track to open in WNY
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The counter of Premier Earth Cannabis, Buffalo's second and Western New York's third state-regulated, recreational dispensary on Hertel Avenue. They opened on Wednesday, Dec. 13. (12/15/2023) Buffalo, N.Y. (WBEN) - With lawsuits that halted New York State's cannabis licensing program finally being settled by the state's Cannabis Control Board, coupled with an … [Read more...] about Recreational cannabis dispensaries are back on track to open in WNY
New legal marijuana dispensaries opening in NYC, Long Island, Westchester County
NEW YORK (PIX11) – Several new legal recreational marijuana dispensaries are opening this month in New York City, Long Island and Westchester County, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday. There will be two new legal marijuana dispensaries opening in Manhattan, one in the Bronx, and one in Brooklyn. Additionally, there are new legal dispensaries opening on Long Island and in … [Read more...] about New legal marijuana dispensaries opening in NYC, Long Island, Westchester County
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management outlines next steps for dispensaries
The Office of Cannabis Management outlined what's next for some cannabis dispensary applicants at its Cannabis Control Board Meeting last week now that a lawsuit holding up proceedings has been settled. After settling a lawsuit filed by four disabled U.S. military veterans, the Cannabis Control Board announced that some Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary applicants can … [Read more...] about New York’s Office of Cannabis Management outlines next steps for dispensaries
