First cannabis dispensary to open in Woodstock stymied by distance requirements
Maybe the first place in New York you’d expect to find a legal cannabis store would be Woodstock — the artsy upstate town synonymous with...
Month: June 2024
People to know in NY cannabis: Nicole N’diaye
Nicole N’diaye is CEO of hemp cultivation company NAHE LLC and founder of hemp brand Bossiee Budz. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis...
Court blocks marijuana sales at a Syracuse shop, but some legal questions remain
A Syracuse business accused by the city of operating an illegal marijuana operation has been ordered by a judge to stop its activities, but also...
How will cannabis rescheduling impact New York’s workplace drug testing?
The U.S. Department of Justice last month began a formal process to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule 3 substance. The move will likely alleviate banking...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for June 22, 2024
Happy weekend, everyone! We’ve had a busy couple of weeks covering legislative, regulatory and business stories in New York’s cannabis industry. Let’s take a look...
Understanding Lemon Law: The Role of Repair Attempts
Understanding the ins and outs of Lemon Law can be complex, particularly when it comes to the importance of repair attempts. For consumers caught up...
Date Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
Dating is an exciting journey filled with opportunities to build connections, create memories and have some fun. However, dating doesn’t have to cost a small...
Meek Mill joins Murphy to launch N.J. clemency overhaul on Juneteenth
Slavery is banned everywhere in America except the prison system. The 13th amendment states, “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime...
Tips for Your First Road Trip to Las Vegas
Las Vegas is one of the most iconic destinations in the United States, drawing millions of visitors each year with its vibrant nightlife, world-class entertainment,...
Easy Workouts for Beginners
Getting started on a fitness journey can be both exciting and intimidating, especially for busy professional women. Balancing work, personal life, and self-care can be...
$100 an hour to smoke joints? Festival offers dream weed gig
Cannabis contests are becoming more prevalent as states continue to legalize. Most competitions rely on panels of expert judges to critique products, the vast majority...
Women’s Health Issues That Affect Career Performance
Women’s health issues are often silent struggles, affecting not only their daily lives but also their career performance. Conditions like endometriosis and breast cancer can...
The Cost of Sleep Deprivation in the Workplace
Sleep deprivation is a pervasive issue in today’s workplace, with far-reaching consequences for both employees and employers. Beyond the obvious effects on individual health and...
6 Safety Tips For Your Home Office
With the rise of remote work, having a home office has become more common. As more people embrace the flexibility and convenience of working from...
Two more higher-ups let go from NY’s Office of Cannabis Management
Two people in chief positions at New York’s Office of Cannabis Management were let go from their jobs last week as part of an ongoing...
How are things going at Midtown East dispensary Urban Leaf?
Urban Leaf officially opened its doors in Manhattan’s Midtown East neighborhood on April 18, and is currently serving about 200 customers per day. In its...
NYC cannabis fund set to deploy capital to struggling cannabis businesses within five boroughs
A public-private fund for New York City’s cash-strapped cannabis businesses, which lagged in getting off the ground, was finalized Tuesday and will disburse money as...
Legal cannabis likely won’t be in this year’s budget, but supporters say there’s a silver lining
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People to know in NY cannabis: Lexi Antoniou
Lexi Antoniou is a laboratory technician at testing lab Biotrax. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know” series. What is...
Foundation Receives $1M Gift Supporting First Generation Students
Brigid FlaniganThe Portland Community College Foundation has received a $1 million gift pledge to launch the college’s First-Year Experience initiative, benefitting historically underserved students. The...
Another proximity protection lawsuit surfaces against NY cannabis regulators, with possibly more on the way
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. A cannabis retail license hopeful is suing...
Tips for building your cannabis dispensary menu in New York
This guest column is from Colin Decker, owner and founder of 7 SEAZ, New York’s first legacy-to-legal adult-use cannabis brand, and owner of Hudson Valley-based...
New OCM director steps in; Cannabis Control Board grants more than 100 new licenses
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. New York’s Cannabis Control Board on Tuesday...
12 Tips For Planning a Wedding Without Breaking the Bank
Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting times in your life, but it can also be one of the most expensive. With...
Unlocking Leadership Potential: Insights from May Busch
Key Takeaways Reflect on past successes, review feedback, and seek trusted opinions to identify your leadership strengths and areas for improvement. Use your key strengths...
Boardwalk turbulences raises questions about kids — and cops | Editorial
The ruckus at the Shore on Memorial Day Weekend resulted in more consternation from law enforcement and local mayors, who felt overwhelmed by the crush...
Must-Have Trends for Summer Fashion
As the temperature rises and the days grow longer, fashion-forward individuals are scouring for the latest trends to update their summer wardrobes. From breezy fabrics...
Tips for Improving Fitness and Nutrition for Women
Approaches to fitness and nutrition are far from a one-size-fits-all affair, especially when it comes to women. Understanding the unique physiological needs and conditions that...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for June 8, 2024
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. Happy weekend, everyone! We hope everyone has...
Rapper Kendrick Lamar Delivers Surprise Speech to Compton College Graduates
Rapper and activist Kendrick Lamar made a surprise visit to Compton College where he delivered the commencement address. Dr. Keith Curry, president of Compton College with...
How are things going at Yonkers dispensary The Plant?
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. The Plant officially opened its doors on...
Shuttered Secaucus cannabis dispensary could reopen under new ownership, in different part of town
After a tumultuous period that included the closing of the dispensary and the ousting of its CEO, Hudson County’s first ever cannabis store could reopen...
Education Efforts Ramp Up in Student Voting Campaign
The Student Voting Campaign Brief provides information to assist administrators at colleges and universities in promoting access to voter registration at their institutions.A recently released...
Tour the ayrloom production facility & hear about developing craft brands with the NYS cannabis microbusiness license
NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) is hosting a networking meetup that will also feature a candid discussion with panelists who will talk about one of the...
Tour the ayrloom production facility & hear about developing craft brands with the NYS cannabis microbusiness license
NY Cannabis Insider (NYCI) is hosting a networking meetup that will also feature a candid discussion with panelists who will talk about one of the...
Cannabis tax reform bill awaits approval in closing hours of NY session
Join NY Cannabis Insider for its next industry meetup in Lafayette on June 13, 2024. Tickets available now. As the New York State legislature gets...
Career Insights from a Senior Marketing Manager: Q&A with Ryan W. McClellan
Key Takeaways In marketing, formal education is important but not imperative. The essence of marketing is all about trial and error. The fact is Google’s...