New York is gearing up for a multi-billion dollar marijuana industry — here’s how
By Maureen Meehan After the great state of New York fully legalized cannabis and prospective participants are already applying for business licenses, the Workforce Development Inst
CBD shows promise for post-operative pain, New York researchers say
By Vuk Zdinjak An orally absorbed pill containing CBD relieves pain after shoulder surgery without safety concerns, a new study shows. Led by researchers from NYU Langone Health
Arrested for weed and living in New York? You get first dibs on cannabis licenses!
The New York government, led by Kathy Hochul, has announced that the first licenses for the new recreational market will be awarded to social justice applicants. This is the first
Cannabis condemnation required for first retail licenses in New York
State cannabis stores in many jurisdictions, including Canada, have a negative tone towards legacy market veterans. Small businesses are often swept away and replaced by large corp
The first dispensary licenses in New York go to those with pot beliefs
The cannabis regulator in New York announced that at least 100 of the state’s first cannabis dealer licenses to use cannabis will go to applicants with prior marijuana-relate
New York Legalization Update: Governor’s Equity Plans Revealed
In an unprecedented move, New York State plans to issue the first 100 licenses of its recreational cannabis program to individuals with marijuana-related beliefs or to individuals
Actor Malik Yoba has big plans for the legal weed scene in New York
The former New York undercover detective shares his lifelong love for the plant with Leafly as the Empire State prepares for legalization. In the 1990s, Yoba starred as detective J
What the New York Cannabis Market Needs to Take on the East Coast
Only 53% of New Yorkers support the newly legalized legalization of recreational activities. According to recent polls, the remaining 47% do not want adult cannabis. This has led e
New York hemp farmers who promote cannabis equity can also grow weed
By Nina Zdinjak New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) signed a bill that would grant interim cannabis cultivation and processing licenses to hemp companies currently engaged in promoting
The New York Senate approves the Marijuana Licensing and Equity Act
By Jelena Martinovic The New York Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would grant provisional marijuana grower and processing licenses to existing hemp companies that are tak
New York Cracks Down on Illegal Cannabis Businesses
It has been nearly a year since New York legalized recreational pot, but the state made it clear on Tuesday that unlicensed weed sales are still a no go. New York’s Office of
Cannabis in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York: What’s Next?
The 2020 election, now well over a year in the rear-view mirror, was a unique benchmark for the cannabis industry. Multiple states with existing medical cannabis programs saw their
New York Senator submits Cannabis Container Bill of Rights to dispose of 150 million tons of plastic waste
Through Nina Zdinjak New York Senator Michelle Hinchey introduced legislation called the “Cannabis Container Bill of Rights,” urging recycling throughout the cannabis i
New York Expands Medical Marijuana Eligibility
This week, New York expanded eligibility for the state’s medical cannabis program to include more patients, according to an announcement from state regulators. New York’
New York doctors can now recommend medical marijuana to any patient who may benefit from it
By Maureen Meehan The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) on Monday announced the launch of a new medical cannabis certification and registration system that will no
New York projects $1.25 billion in pot tax revenue over six years
New York is poised to receive $1.25 billion in revenue from taxes on legal cannabis sales, according to a budget forecast by Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul released Tuesday. The reve
New York will generate over $1 billion in marijuana taxes, government officials predict
By Natan Ponieman According to official projections, the state of New York could generate over $1 billion in marijuana taxes before the end of the decade. An estimate included in t
New York governor to set up $ 200 million cannabis fund with a focus on social justice |
The government of New York Governor Kathy Hochul took the opportunity of her first speech on the state to highlight a plan that the new, lucrative industries should take into accou
New York Hemp Plan Approved by USDA
New York state received approval of its hemp plan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) at the end of the year. New York State Commissioner for Agriculture Richard A. Ball
The mayor-elect of Rochester, New York, plans a guaranteed basic income from cannabis taxes
One of New York’s largest cities could capitalize on cannabis tax revenue by helping make reparations for impoverished communities hit by the war on drugs. First reported by