The FDA finally moves cannabis research and regulation forward: Hiring a former cannabis policy regulator in New York
This story was written by Nina Zdinjak and originally published on Benzinga. The FDA has named Norman Birenbaum as its senior public health advisor for cannabis research and regula
Deadline expires in New York for first round of dispensary licenses
The first adult-use cannabis licenses in New York closed on Monday, and hundreds of applicants are now awaiting feedback from the state. Monday’s deadline came a month after
5 hot tokes from Rolling Loud New York 2022
The rich intersection of pot and pop culture is on full display at this international musical festival, which also unites weed lovers in Florida, California, and abroad. At Rolling
New York regulators vote to let marijuana patients grow their own weed
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has voted to adopt home grow rules that would allow medical marijuana patients and caregivers to grow and harvest their own c
Oneida Indian Nation establishes New York Cannabis Enterprise
The Oneida Indian Nation announced Monday that it is forming a new cannabis company in central New York, with plans to begin construction of a 50,000-square-foot facility next mont
When will New York start legal cannabis sales? Don’t hold your breath
The New York City Bureau of Cannabis Management has dismissed claims that it is pushing back opening day. But it’s still not clear if adult sales will start before the end of
Despite its legality, New York City child welfare organizations still use weed to separate families
Despite the legalization of marijuana in New York, child protection agencies continue to report family court bias as parents are separated from their children over marijuana use. T
New York Recreational Dispensaries application period begins
New York officially began accepting applications for recreational cannabis dispensaries on Thursday, a milestone in the Empire State’s new era of legalization. The state Bure
Here’s how many cannabis licenses New York will initially issue
New York regulators are only a few months away from legal marijuana sales starting. Last year those responsible prepared laws and set the course for this moment. On Thursday, the O
Cannabis Conviction Expungement Clinics are coming to Buffalo, New York
Officials in Erie County, New York, announced last week that beginning later this month, a series of cannabis conviction clearance clinics will be held in Buffalo to give those wit
The Mayor of New York orders the NYPD to crack down on illegal cannabis sellers
Through Maureen Meihan New York Mayor Eric Adams is not happy with the Big Apple’s prolific illicit cannabis sales taking place across the city. He’s so hot under the c
New York police crack down on weed trucks in Times Square
Police raided over a dozen weed trucks in the Times Square area of New York City Tuesday in the latest crackdown on the city’s weed trucks. But some locals say there ar
Let it grow: New York approves first 19 adult processor licenses, plus more growers
At the cannabis board’s most recent meeting, a new board member was unveiled along with a handful of conditional license winners as all parties strive to introduce adult use
Curaleaf is pulling thousands of New York products over misleading THC labels
Here’s why patients feel duped and why Curaleaf wants the state to change testing standards from “wet weight” to “dry weight.” In July, a medical mari
New York will begin accepting pharmacy applications this month
The New York City Bureau of Cannabis Management announced Thursday that it will begin accepting applications for retail cannabis licenses for adult use later this month. Prospectiv
Here’s when New York will start accepting pharmacy applications
Marijuana regulators in New York announced Thursday that they would be accepting applications from the dispensary beginning August 25. These applications will be reserved for indiv
How to Apply for a New York Pharmacy License
Residents and nonprofits with ties to the drug war are given priority access and assistance, according to the state Cannabis Committee On July 14, New York’s Office of Cannab
PSA: New York bans smoking in public parks and on beaches
Want to smoke at your favorite New York park or beach? Sorry friend, those days are over. In July, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed new legislation banning smoking cannabis an
The New York government signs a ban on smoking on state-owned beaches and parks
New Yorkers hoping to enjoy a cigarette or puff at one of the state’s beaches or parks might want to think twice. Kathy Hochul, the state’s Democratic Gov., signed legi
Cannabis sales in New York should start soon – Here’s what you need to know
By the end of the year, New Yorkers will be able to buy legal recreational marijuana. The process has been long, with many ups and downs, but it seems like the state has finally fi