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People to know in NY cannabis: Regina Smith
15/07/2024

People to know in NY cannabis: Regina Smith

Smith is co-owner of Yonkers dispensary The Plant. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know” series.

NY’s medical cannabis sales in decline as retail ramps up
15/07/2024

NY’s medical cannabis sales in decline as retail ramps up

Data provided by BDSA, a cannabis data company, shows projecting sales declining every year going forward.

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal w**d for July 13, 2024
13/07/2024

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal w**d for July 13, 2024

We published stories about how a Supreme Court case may affect rescheduling, a tense Cannabis Control Board meeting and more.

Another tense Cannabis Control Board meeting as regulators approve more than 100 new licenses
10/07/2024

Another tense Cannabis Control Board meeting as regulators approve more than 100 new licenses

The board approved changing restrictive rules around marketing and fiercely debated turnaround times for license applications.

How are things going at Utica dispensary Air City Cannabis?
09/07/2024

How are things going at Utica dispensary Air City Cannabis?

Courtney Forester, CEO of Air City Cannabis, talked to NY Cannabis Insider about how the store is doing in its early days.

NY Cannabis Insider to host industry networking event in NYC on August 13
09/07/2024

NY Cannabis Insider to host industry networking event in NYC on August 13

Cannabis industry networking event connects business owners, advocates, and ancillary resources to foster professional growth and gain insight into a new market.

Legal experts say Chevron ruling complicates path to federal cannabis reform
08/07/2024

Legal experts say Chevron ruling complicates path to federal cannabis reform

Attorneys cite the conservative judiciary's tendency to disregard precedent for political purposes.

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal w**d for July 6, 2024
06/07/2024

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal w**d for July 6, 2024

We published stories about cannabis rescheduling issues, a controversy in Woodstock and more.

‘Lack of guidance and communication’ by OCM threatening cannabis delivery operators (Guest Column)
04/07/2024

‘Lack of guidance and communication’ by OCM threatening cannabis delivery operators (Guest Column)

Matthew Krupp, co-founder of delivery service Canterra, writes in a new guest column that OCM’s refusal to extend delivery licenses is ‘unacceptable.’

How are things going at Long Island cannabis dispensary Happy Days?
03/07/2024

How are things going at Long Island cannabis dispensary Happy Days?

Paul Lepore, president of Happy Days, talked to NY Cannabis Insider about how the store is doing in its early days.

‘Ask me anything’ about cannabis legalization with Jeffrey Hoffman
27/06/2024

‘Ask me anything’ about cannabis legalization with Jeffrey Hoffman

In his weekly “Ask me Anything” segment, NYC attorney Jeffrey Hoffman answers questions about consumption lounges, enforcement and more.

First cannabis dispensary to open in Woodstock stymied by distance requirements
26/06/2024

First cannabis dispensary to open in Woodstock stymied by distance requirements

A battle is brewing between the town and the state Office of Cannabis Management over distance requirements to a house of worship.

People to know in NY cannabis: Nicole N’diaye
25/06/2024

People to know in NY cannabis: Nicole N’diaye

N'diaye is CEO of h**p cultivation company NAHE LLC and founder of h**p brand Bossiee Budz. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know” series.

How will cannabis rescheduling impact New York’s workplace drug testing?
24/06/2024

How will cannabis rescheduling impact New York’s workplace drug testing?

As with many issues in cannabis legalization, experts who spoke to NY Cannabis Insider have significantly different views on the matter.

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal w**d for June 22, 2024
22/06/2024

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal w**d for June 22, 2024

We published stories about finalizing banking for an NYC loan fund, departures at the OCM and more.

Two more higher-ups let go from NY’s Office of Cannabis Management
19/06/2024

Two more higher-ups let go from NY’s Office of Cannabis Management

The two were asked to leave by the new acting executive director and the governor’s office, according to a source.

How are things going at Midtown East dispensary Urban Leaf?
19/06/2024

How are things going at Midtown East dispensary Urban Leaf?

Joseph Abramov, founder and owner of Urban Leaf, talked to NY Cannabis Insider about how the store is doing in its early days.

NYC cannabis fund set to deploy capital to struggling cannabis businesses within five boroughs
19/06/2024

NYC cannabis fund set to deploy capital to struggling cannabis businesses within five boroughs

The fund will operate in two phases and aims to be non-predatory toward cannabis entrepreneurs, unlike the now-defunct DASNY fund.

People to know in NY cannabis: Lexi Antoniou
18/06/2024

People to know in NY cannabis: Lexi Antoniou

Antoniou is a laboratory technician at lab testing company Biotrax. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know” series.

Another proximity protection lawsuit surfaces against NY cannabis regulators, with possibly more on the way
13/06/2024

Another proximity protection lawsuit surfaces against NY cannabis regulators, with possibly more on the way

CAURD licensee Joseph Frustagli alleges in a new lawsuit that OCM denied him proximity protection before allowing a different dispensary to open in the area.

Tips for building your cannabis dispensary menu in New York
12/06/2024

Tips for building your cannabis dispensary menu in New York

Guest columnist Colin Decker of 7 SEAZ has a bulleted list of dos and do-nots for retailers looking to build out their offerings.

New OCM director steps in; Cannabis Control Board grants more than 100 new licenses
11/06/2024

New OCM director steps in; Cannabis Control Board grants more than 100 new licenses

It was the board’s first meeting since Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the departure of OCM executive director Chris Alexander.

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal w**d for June 8, 2024
08/06/2024

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal w**d for June 8, 2024

We published stories about cannabis licensing expansion efforts, cannabis tax reform and more.

How are things going at Yonkers dispensary The Plant?
07/06/2024

How are things going at Yonkers dispensary The Plant?

Anthony Bannister, CEO of The Plant, talked to NY Cannabis Insider about how the store is doing in its early days.

Tour the ayrloom production facility & hear about developing craft brands with the NYS cannabis microbusiness license
06/06/2024

Tour the ayrloom production facility & hear about developing craft brands with the NYS cannabis microbusiness license

A cannabis industry networking event that connects business owners, advocates, and ancillary resources to foster professional growth and gain insight into a new market.

Cannabis tax reform bill awaits approval in closing hours of NY session
06/06/2024

Cannabis tax reform bill awaits approval in closing hours of NY session

It may not be what NY’s cannabis farmers wanted – but it will help if passed.

‘Ask me anything’ about cannabis legalization with Jeffrey Hoffman
04/06/2024

‘Ask me anything’ about cannabis legalization with Jeffrey Hoffman

In his weekly “Ask me Anything” segment, NYC attorney Jeffrey Hoffman interviews Eli Northrup of the Bronx Defenders.

Opportunity to learn about the cannabis microbusiness license, tour the ayrloom production facility and network
31/05/2024

Opportunity to learn about the cannabis microbusiness license, tour the ayrloom production facility and network

Cannabis industry networking event connects business owners, advocates, and ancillary resources to foster professional growth and gain insight into a new market.

New York’s cannabis expansion: balancing licensing speed with market stability
30/05/2024

New York’s cannabis expansion: balancing licensing speed with market stability

A NY Cannabis Insider analysis shows why it’s difficult to say whether a large number of new retail licenses will result in enough new dispensaries to seriously drive down profit margins.

Let’s shift from explaining NY’s cannabis problems to solving them (Guest Column)
28/05/2024

Let’s shift from explaining NY’s cannabis problems to solving them (Guest Column)

Ngiste Abebe, co-founder of KND Group, lays out three next steps for the Office of Cannabis Management in the wake of its recent audit.

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