State identifies marijuana regulators to implement cannabis market
Key appointments from Gov. Kathy Hochul will enable the state to implement marijuana legalization legislation.
NY’s medical marijuana industry hope to be foundation of recreational market
Dec. 11, 2020 - Could New York’s medical marijuana infrastructure help boost the potential recreational marijuana market? We discussed it with Ngiste Abebe, President of the New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association and Director of Public Policy at
Hemp retailers cry foul over illicit marijuana crackdown
Licensed retailers of hemp products say they're erroneously getting caught up in the effort to stop illegal marijuana sales.
Looser marijuana advertising rules floated by state regulators
Marketing and advertising restrictions in New York have hindered the outreach efforts of legal marijuana dispensaries.
Concerns raised with state-backed investments in marijuana retailers
Cannabis attorney Lauren Rudick addresses some of the criticisms levied at the manager of the state's social equity fund.
State addresses legal obstacles to new marijuana dispensaries
A legal log jam blocking the rollout of hundreds of marijuana dispensaries appears to have been resolve by the state.
Senator Cooney discusses marijuana retail landscape
Sen. Jeremy Cooney discusses a recent hearing on adult-use marijuana and future legislative action.
Aspiring marijuana retailers request help from Capitol
Flower City Dispensary President Britni Tantalo outlines what state policymakers could do to help marijuana retailers.
Senate cannabis leader eyes marketplace overhaul
State Sen. Jeremy Cooney, a Rochester Democrat, has introduced legislation designed to improve marijuana landscape in New York.
Harsh vibes from New York’s marijuana rollout
Two cannabis insiders explain the latest decisions from state marijuana regulators.
