New York state officials are at odds over new cannabis regulations
City and county officials in upstate New York are at odds over the community’s implementation of rules governing the sale and cultivation of marijuana. The dispute, taking pl
There are more than 1,200 unlicensed cannabis stores and one legal one in New York City
Following the legalization of cannabis in New York in 2021, at least 1,200 unlicensed businesses have reportedly popped up in New York City. Here’s what officials said they&#
Soft launches of second New York pharmacy, Social Equity Fund status up in the air
By Adam Jackson A second New York City dispensary is slated to open in Manhattan more than two weeks after the state saw its first legal adult sale. Union Square Travel Agency: A C
Vapes could be the big winners in New York
New York is expected to be the largest emerging market for adult-use cannabis, according to data provider BDSA. “With nearly 15 million residents over the age of 21 and tens
What’s up with the weed delivery in New York?
A week and after the first legal cannabis sale, New Yorkers across the state are still waiting to place delivery orders. Here’s the latest. Delivery will soon be the primary
New York lawmakers want to legalize DMT, psilocybin and mescaline
A pre-filed bill would legalize a handful of natural psychedelics for adults 21 and older in New York. This week, the New York State Legislature will introduce a bill that would ma
What’s next for the introduction of legal cannabis in New York in 2023?
A week after the state landed its first cannabis sale, the next steps in New York’s legal cannabis adoption are still up in the air. Last week, regulators and consumers cajol
New York legalizes psychedelics
Not even a month after legalizing recreational cannabis, it looks like New York will legalize psychedelics in 2023. Legislation, which three members of the assembly will introduce,
How and where to buy legal weed in New York?
It’s almost time! The first pharmacies for adults in New York will open their doors in a few days. Here’s how to find legal shops and delivery services across the state
The governor of New York announces the start of recreational cannabis sales
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that regulated sales of recreational marijuana will begin next week with the opening of a licensed retail store in Manhattan. The dis
The 10 most popular cannabis strains in New York (2022)
From East Coast nostalgia nugs to Leafly Strain of the Year picks, find out which weed strains New Yorkers were looking for throughout 2022, and see which names are riding waves in
We finally know when weed sales will start in New York
After months of planning and preparation, New York is finally ready for recreational marijuana sales. In a prepared statement Wednesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that the first
New York Mayor Pledges Crackdown on Illegal Pot Dealers
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday his administration is ready to crack down on illegal cannabis retailers that have multiplied across the five boroughs. “We will n
New York unveils tool to identify legitimate marijuana stores
As a legal cannabis market takes off in New York, the city must find a way to distinguish legal businesses from the illegal ones that have thrived since the drug was decriminalized
New York Gov. Hochul signs legislation to expand industrial hemp
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation into law Tuesday aimed at expanding the state’s industrial hemp industry. The legislation, sponsored by Democratic Sen. Michelle
New York eases restrictions on cannabis dispensary locations
The New York City Bureau of Cannabis Management last week eased restrictions on the location of the state’s first cannabis dispensaries, allowing business owners to choose th
How legal cannabis delivery works in New York
The state will allow its first cannabis stores to fulfill orders through delivery while gradually introducing brick-and-mortar stores. Many of New York’s first legal weed dis
Will New York be able to control its underground market?
With New York’s first-ever retail licenses for recreational marijuana recently granted — and sales for adult use looming ever closer — one big question remains: W
The best museums in New York to visit after a trip or smoking
You will never see art and science the same again. If you’ve been walking down a busy block in the five boroughs lately, you’ll smell weed in the air and likely catch s
New York retail edition licenses announced
The New York City Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced its final list of applicants who will be granted the state’s first retail cannabis licenses. On November 20, 3