By my math, there are 36,207 unlicensed cannabis businesses in New York State (Guest Column)
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Category: Cannabis Industry
Lawsuit accuses N.J. mayor of helping cannabis retailer win approval in his own town
A cannabis company has filed a suit against Hopewell Borough, a municipality in Mercer County, over its cannabis licensing process, alleging a conflict of interest...
The math that will smoke New York: How basic economics will be used to decimate the state’s cannabis social and economic equity agenda
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People to know in NY cannabis: Louis Feuillatte
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N.J. cannabis industry mourns businesswoman who died weeks after opening Lambertville dispensary
Entrepreneur, innovator, advocate, friend — these are the words used most often to describe Laurie McHugh. From opening Union Chill cannabis dispensary in Lambertville, to...
No, cannabis and alcohol are not the same at the NYS Fair (Your Letters)
To the Editor: In response to Cynthia Saarie’s letter, “Cannibis deserves equal treatment at the NYS Fair” (Aug. 31, 2023), she directly compares use of...
Dear Gov. Hochul: Treatment of cannabis industry at NYS Fair is inequitable and discriminatory (Guest Column)
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The looming corporatization of the New York cannabis industry (Guest Column)
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Five questions entrepreneurs should ask before hiring a cannabis consultant (Guest Column)
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US health agency recommends move to ease marijuana restrictions
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has delivered a recommendation to the Drug Enforcement Administration on marijuana policy, and Senate leaders...
This legal weed shop minutes from the Jersey Shore is now open
Brute’s Roots, a locally-and-woman-owned weed shop that opened for medical patients in May recently began recreational weed sales. Their grand opening celebration is Friday. Located...
Cannabis deserves equal treatment at the NYS Fair (Your Letters)
To the Editor: I posted this note to Gov. Kathy Hochul on Facebook: I am writing to express my concerns regarding the current policy that...
‘Fairness and justice must prevail’ in NY cannabis (Guest Column)
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NY cannabis industry stakeholders call for accountability, reckoning after latest marketplace setback
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This N.J. man saves lives every day. The feds want him to stop | A Q&A with Sam Rivera
It takes a brave man – or maybe an exceptionally optimistic one – to spend time in prison on drug and gun charges and then...
N.J.’s legal weed market has bloomed in August. Here’s the list of new stores.
The legal weed market in New Jersey has seen many changes so far this month. Several new shops as well as medical dispensaries that have...
Ask me anything about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman: Understanding the CAURD lawsuit.
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Another Office of Cannabis Management misstep costs 30 cannabis businesses a chance to open
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The 47 shops where adults can buy recreational weed in N.J.
EDITOR’S NOTE: NJ Cannabis Insider, NJ.com’s B2B cannabis industry trade journal and events vertical, is hosting the state’s first major business conference on Oct. 12....
NY’s Cannabis Growers Showcases making a ‘dent’ — but they’re not a total fix-it
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Things to do while you wait in NY cannabis (Guest Column)
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NY’s women in cannabis: Melissa Moore
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CNY shop owner accused of ‘illicit’ weed sales: ‘It’s illegal search and seizure’
The sign taped to the front door of CC’s CannaCreations shop in Solvay reads in big bright red letters: “Illicit Cannabis Seized.” In slightly smaller...
Take a look inside these N.J. legal weed shops
The New Jersey legal weed market has grown by leaps and bounds since recreational sales became legal here last April. On that day, there were...
People to know in NY cannabis: Tyneeha Rivers
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Cannabis delivery in New York State: What are we waiting for? (Guest Column)
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Short takes: NY’s sinking cannabis rollout, car insurance boondoggle, a life saved (Editorial Board Opinion)
NY’s incompetence leaves cannabis industry adrift Just when you thought New York state’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad rollout of the legal cannabis industry...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for August 26, 2023
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NY judge grants exemption for 23 cannabis dispensaries to open; regulations expected next month
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Buying legal weed just down the road from the NYS Fair: ‘Convenient, isn’t it?’
Geddes, N.Y. — One day, Mike Fynn hopes it will be the “Walmart Supercenter of cannabis” in Central New York. In the meantime, his Flynnstoned...
Legacy growers ‘are now more vulnerable than ever’ (Guest column)
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Ask me anything about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman: Lawsuit repercussions, growers showcases, final regulations
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NY Cannabis Insider to host ‘state of the industry’ in Buffalo to discuss current issues facing the state’s cannabis business owners
NY Cannabis Insider is hosting an industry summit at Pearl Street Grill & Brewery in Buffalo, N.Y. on September 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00...
Finger Lakes Region hit hard by legal battle over New York’s cannabis rollout
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Don’t overlook the supply chain: issues facing NY cannabis processors
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Don’t overlook the supply chain: issues facing NY cannabis processors (Guest Opinion)
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Survey: New York cannabis entrepreneurs see decline in mental health
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Correcting the falsehoods in CANY’s public statements about New York’s medical cannabis companies
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NY’s women in cannabis: Kellie Rivera
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Following New York’s cannabis injunction, what’s going to happen to the Chicago Atlantic social equity fund?
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The ultimate list of every legal weed store in N.J.
Legal weed stores continue to open in New Jersey every month, including recently inside an Atlantic City hotel. There are 32 stores serving both recreational...
Medical cannabis and New York’s underserved communities: A Q&A with Dr. Torian Easterling
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People to know in NY cannabis: Markel Bababekov
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NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for August 19, 2023
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Inside the Jersey Shore’s first women-owned legal weed shop
Christine Casile and Nicole Stermer have been friends for over 30 years, dating back to when they were freshmen in high school. Now, they are...
Judge upholds injunction on New York’s cannabis rollout
A court injunction that bars New York cannabis regulators from approving conditional dispensary licenses will continue indefinitely, according to a judicial order filed in court...
Put cannabis, alcohol on level playing field at NYS Fair (Your Letters)
To the Editor: I am writing to express my concern regarding the current stance of Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office on the allowance of cannabis at...
Cannabis ‘growers showcase’ to sell legal weed near (and during) the 2023 NYS Fair
You can’t buy legal marijuana at the 2023 New York State Fair, and you can’t smoke or vape it anywhere on the fairgrounds itself. But...
Navigating New York’s cannabis landscape with a well-executed PR plan
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NY’s women in cannabis: Stella Morrison
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