New York
New York Cannabis Regulators Approve Final Industry Rules Amid Pleas to “Pump the Brakes” on Big Operators
Meeting recap: Cannabis regulators paved a path for large operators to enter the state’s adult use industry as a program focused on justice-involved retailers is paused by litigation.
City Council, Back for the Fall, Again Tries to Solve Unlicensed Cannabis Problem
While two cannabis-related bills were up for discussion, focused on 311 complaints and an education campaign, several city stakeholders shared fresh concerns and updates on unregulated sales.
NYC Independent Budget Office Forecasts Cannabis Revenue Amid Tumultuous Adult Use Rollout
Lawsuits, unlicensed sales, and slow retail openings all factor in to how much revenue the city will see from legal cannabis – and when.
NYC Council Presses Mayor Adams for Answers on Unlicensed Cannabis Shop Closures
A new document obtained by Cannabis Wire shows that the city has “resolved” only 14 of the 47 court cases it has filed to close unlicensed shops. This represents only 1% of the more than 1,300 estimated unlicensed retailers.
Chicago Atlantic Gives Early Glimpse into its Cannabis Equity Fund Efforts in New York
Chicago Atlantic anticipates at least 15 new operational legal cannabis shops to open this fall with its backing.
Coming to New York: Cannabis “Showcases” and Stricter Cannabinoid Hemp Rules
New York regulators approved rules that could transform big events in the state and approved another 200 conditional retail licenses.
At Bronx’s First Cannabis Shop Opening, Regulators Acknowledge Rollout Challenges
What about growers? Regulators had no updates about direct-to-consumer sales for cultivators.
In New York, Bills to Provide Cannabis Tax Relief and Hope for Growers Await Gov. Hochul’s Pen
Among the myriad proposals considered in the legislature this session, only a handful made the cut.
Under the Hood with Sen. Jeremy Cooney: What’s Next for New York Cannabis
Event recap: here's what's next for New York's legal cannabis landscape.
New York Cannabis Regulators Meeting: a Resignation, Tears, and a Possible “Overhaul”
Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes spoke during the meeting, which was held in Buffalo. She urged patience.
After Meeting With “Justice-Involved” Licensees, Cannabis Regulators Say More Program Changes are Coming
Regulators also announced that Long Island and Syracuse will see their first adult use shops open in June.
New York’s Cannabis Equity Fund Recalibrates: “The Markets Have Changed”
Cannabis regulators met on Tuesday for the second time in May to also approve emergency enforcement rules and a settlement related to a lawsuit that blocked licensing in parts of the state.
New York Regulators Drop Revised Adult Use Rules, Open Door for Medical Cannabis Operators
Regulators are expected to approve a far-ranging adult use rules package at Thursday’s Cannabis Control Board meeting.
After Negotiations, Here’s What’s Changed in New York’s Cannabis Enforcement Plan
Some of the bill’s stiffer penalties were softened, and all references to felonies were stricken, among other changes.
New York’s Medical Cannabis Giants Want in On Adult Use Now. A MRTA Author Agrees.
A lawsuit argues that the state’s adult use law allows them into the industry at the same time as anyone else, including the “justice-involved” licensees that have begun to open their doors.
NYC Survey: Shops Selling Unregulated Cannabis Skip ID Checks, Sell Sky-High THC Products
As New York officials work to curb illegal cannabis sales, Cannabis Wire canvassed two Manhattan neighborhoods for a deeper look into unlicensed sales.
