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NEW YORK - The Big Apple will be getting its first recreational marijuana dispensary at the end of the month, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. History will be made in just about a week. The building in Manhattan will house the state's first legal pot dispensary. It'll be run by Housing Works

STATEN ISLAND - A former Staten Island elected official recently entered a new role that’s bringing him in close contact with the nation’s legal marijuana industry. Former District Attorney and Rep. Dan Donovan (R-Staten Island/Brooklyn) now serves as chairman of a company called Token Corp, which

Theraleaf used a pesticide that was not approved for cannabis, per prosecutors. SANTA CLARA COUNTY - A San Jose cannabis dispensary will pay $50,000 to settle claims it broke laws related to the safe application of pesticides, prosecutors said. The case centered on Relentless Enterprises Inc., a

Hong Kong police are investigating a drug ring after a raid on an indoor marijuana farm in the New Territories led to two arrests and the seizure of 991 cannabis plants, which the force says were destined for local consumption. Inspector Chu Siu-lung of the Narcotics Bureau on Thursday revealed

Buffalo firefighter Scott Martin returns to work this week after the city settled his wrongful termination lawsuit and agreed to acknowledge his rights as a registered medical cannabis user. BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) – A Buffalo firefighter returns to work this week after he settled his wrongful

If any illegal substance is discovered during security screening, TSA will refer the matter to a law enforcement officer. (Benzinga) The holiday season is approaching and nearly 113 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles from home, according to AAA. And with cannabis tourism

Token Hifi offers a new banking solution to help business owners. Former Rep. Dan Donovan, who held his position as a New York House representative between 2015-2019, and former Indiana Pacers NBA athlete David Harrison, recently announced their partnership to create a new banking solution called

It's not all bad news: some ideas are fading in favor of better ones; some may have another chance to shine in 2023. Battery-powered electric cars and trucks became more widespread in 2022, wind and solar generation capacity continued to increase and the long-chased dream of clean fusion energy took

A nonprofit focused on employment and housing for people experiencing homelessness could open one of Manhattan’s early legal marijuana dispensaries, with a 5,000-square-foot shop on 13th and Broadway. Last month, New York’s Cannabis Control Board issued Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD

Consumers seek festivity in their cannabis holiday products. As the holidays approach, cannabis companies are increasingly turning to seasonal flavors to keep loyal customers interested – and to have some fun. The question is if consumers want pumpkin-spiced cannabis for Halloween or peppermint

The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved an ordinance in October to amend the municipal code as well as tax rates related to cannabis retail, cultivation, manufacturing and distribution. The new ordinance will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Voters approved these new measures, which will

The city of Syracuse is cracking down on illegal marijuana dealers setting up shop across the city. Lawmakers say it’s a widespread problem because the state has taken too long to create regulations for legitimate cannabis businesses. New York legalized recreational marijuana nearly two years ago

He has his own line of cannabis products. And Lamar Odom stocked up on even more '420'-related goodies on Sunday. The former Lakers player, 43, was spotted leaving a cannabis shop in Los Angeles with a small shopping bag in hand. He juggled his small bag and cell phone in hand whilst gesturing

Cole's family is fighting an ongoing battle to secure an NHS prescription of cannabis oil - which leaves him seizure-free - mum Lisa says Cole is “living proof” of the effectiveness of the drug. All East Kilbride boy Cole Thomson wants for Christmas is to be healthy and happy. And thanks to big

Americans are not exactly the most self-aware people on the planet. Our politicians and pundits debated endlessly about the detention by the Russians of basketball player Brittney Griner: But here’s an issue that I didn’t see addressed: What if the basketball shoe were on the other foot? What would

Americans are not exactly the most self-aware people on the planet. Our politicians and pundits debated endlessly about the detention by the Russians of basketball player Brittney Griner: But here’s an issue that I didn’t see addressed: What if the basketball shoe were on the other foot? What would

Rock-bottom weed? Marijuana keeps getting cheaper, and that’s becoming a growing problem for the industry. If you thought regulatory issues were the cannabis industry’s biggest challenges going into 2023, take a closer look at the price of raw marijuana flower. Retail and wholesale prices have

New Jersey is close to establishing regulations allowing cannabis retailers and medical cannabis facilities to create public consumption areas. The state’s Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) unanimously approved rules related to public consumption areas at a public meeting this month. The

KANSAS CITY - One week after marijuana became legal in Missouri, nearly all of the state’s dispensaries, manufacturing, and cultivation facilities have applied to change their licenses. The businesses when through an application process to secure a Missouri medical marijuana license when it became

NEW YORK - Naiomy Guerrero’s brother was stopped by police often and was once convicted on drug charges when marijuana was illegal in New York. Now, she is setting up a legal cannabis business, a promising new market fraught with pitfalls. New York state is offering its first 150 licenses for the