11 holiday gift ideas from N.J. legal weed stores
These 11 items from a handful of the 72 legal weed shops in the Garden State are sure to make great gifts for any curious...
Category: Cannabis
Lessons and highlights from NY Cannabis Insider’s White Plains conference
At NY Cannabis Insider’s full-day conference in White Plains last week, more than a dozen expert speakers opined on everything from the basics of running...
Quick tips on how to sober up from weed
There are more choices than ever for cannabis products in New Jersey. But if you’re a new cannabis consumer, you should be aware of a...
These new edible weed caramels are perfect for sharing this holiday season. My review
Over the past year, the New Jersey legal cannabis market has exploded to 72 shops and many new products. Thanks to a recent change in...
New York cannabis doctors challenge Leafwell and Curaleaf’s marketing tactics
Medical cannabis became Dr. Lynn Parodneck’s professional focus in 2016, not long after seeing how the plant helped treat her husband’s Parkinson’s Disease symptoms. But...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for November 18, 2023
Thank you so much to everyone who attended NY Cannabis Insider’s final conference of 2023 on Thursday! It was a great day filled with informative...
These Green Wednesday cannabis deals will leave your pockets thankful
With New Jersey’s second holiday season since recreational weed was legalized kicking off next week, many consumers are thankful about being able to pick up...
NY cannabis regulators adopt hemp regulations, don’t vote on Fiore settlement
New York’s Cannabis Control Board approved updated regulations for cannabinoid hemp, which place severe limits on THC content, despite an ongoing lawsuit in which a...
Latest complete list of where to buy weed in N.J.
Of the 72 stores where you can buy legal weed in New Jersey, 24 are recreational only and 11 are solely for medical patients. Each...
N.J. police can use disputed method to determine driving while high, court says
New Jersey police can continue using a protocol to identify drug-impaired driving, but with new limits on how they can be used, the state Supreme...
New York’s cannabis regulators know out-of-state brands are breaking the rules – but agency won’t enforce until 2024
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. It’s no secret that New York State’s nascent...
Can New York affect social equity and accessibility in a regulated and taxed cannabis market? (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. This guest column is from Paula Collins, EA,...
New York Senators now know what’s wrong with the state’s cannabis industry. What will they do next?
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. After hearing from state cannabis regulators, law enforcement...
People to know in NY cannabis: Jalen Jones
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Jalen Jones is a senior account executive at...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for November 11, 2023
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. I hope everyone’s having a great Veterans Day...
‘Kitchen Cousin’ aims to open cannabis dispensary in Jersey City, despite NIMBY opposition
It’s déjà vu all over again in the Village neighborhood of Downtown Jersey City. Only the name of the applicant has changed in a NIMBY...
Analyzing what’s next for the cannabis industry, from crisis to opportunity
NY Cannabis Insider is hosting its last industry conference of the year at the Sonesta in White Plains, N.Y. on November 16 from 9:00 a.m....
NY’s Office of Cannabis Management just changed nickel limits for farmers. What does that mean?
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. The Office of Cannabis Management recently changed its...
Ohio legalizing recreational marijuana has some asking, will Pa. follow suit?
Pennsylvania will soon be mostly surrounded by a sea of states that have or are about to legalize the sale of recreational marijuana. Ohio voters’...
Cannabis helped me fight cancer. N.J. must allow more access to patients | Opinion
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‘Help us, we are dying.’ New York’s cannabis farmers are at their breaking point.
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. The Cannabis Farmers Alliance, an industry group advocating...
Planning to apply for a cannabis retail license? Look for these red flags when evaluating vendors (Guest Column)
This guest column is from Jordan Isenstadt, a senior vice president at Marino PR who founded the agency’s cannabis practice. Isenstadt previously worked for the...
NY’s women in cannabis: Lori Rosen
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Lori Rosen is president of the Rosen Group,...
Our nation’s biggest crisis stems from hate | Letters
Some people say that the biggest crises for our country are the border and immigration; the economy and inflation; abortion and women’s rights; violence and...
People to know in NY cannabis: Dr. Torian Easterling
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Dr. Torian Easterling is co-founder of Black Star...
Senator Hinchey and Assemblywoman Lupardo to push for cannabis farmer relief fund in 2024
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. As far as New York State Sen. Michelle...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for November 4, 2023
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Don’t eat that candy. You’ll regret it. Let’s...
Corruption, unfair play is stalling N.J.’s legal cannabis market. Here are some fixes, insiders say
Enforcing uniform standards for legal weed similar to alcohol regulations, using municipal land-use law, and creating oversight authority are among the solutions offered by New...
Entry-level and advanced discussions on the NYS cannabis industry; content and networking for business owners
NY Cannabis Insider is hosting its last industry conference of the year at the Sonesta in White Plains, N.Y. on November 16 from 9:00 a.m....
N.J.’s 1st indie legal weed grower releases sun-grown bud, available only at these stores
Brute’s Roots, New Jersey’s first independent recreational weed cultivator, recently released its proprietary “Goodfather” sungrown flower at select indie-owned legal cannabis shops throughout the state....
Hemp lawsuit, cannabis ‘Apple’ dispensaries and more: Ask me anything with Jeffrey Hoffman
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Jeffrey Hoffman is a New York City-based attorney...
The truth about cannabis enforcement comes to light. Now what? (Guest Column)
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. This guest column is from Paula Collins, EA,...
14 businesses have marijuana retail licenses in Central New York. Only one is open. Here’s why
TJ Lewis has leased a large retail space in Clay and fitted it with display cases and a secure supply room for an array of...
Pa. House panel debates legalizing recreation marijuana
Ohio on Tuesday could become the next of Pennsylvania’s neighbors to legalize recreational marijuana. At the same time, there’s a renewed bipartisan push in the...
Jersey City and Hoboken cannabis dispensaries on the rise, while Secaucus will likely lose its only facility
Hudson County’s burgeoning cannabis industry is slowly coming into full bloom, with dispensaries in Jersey City and Hoboken opening their doors. But at the same...
Take a look inside the production of N.J.’s top-selling weed brand
Recently, NJ.com went on an exclusive, all-access tour of Verano’s 120,000-square-foot cultivation and production facility in Central Jersey. We got an opportunity to check out...
NYS Senate subcommittee hearing on cannabis: Medical operators
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Representatives from New York’s medical cannabis companies testified...
NYS Senate subcommittee hearing on cannabis: Retail dispensaries
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Myriad issues have plagued New York’s legal cannabis...
NYS Senate subcommittee hearing on cannabis: Cannabis processors
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Eric Blazak, founder and CEO of Canandaigua-based processor...
NYS Senate subcommittee hearing on cannabis: Cannabis cultivators
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Sitting before the NY State Senate Subcommittee on...
NYS Senate subcommittee hearing on cannabis: Enforcement issues
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda on Monday...
NYS Senate subcommittee hearing on cannabis: The Dormitory Authority of the State of New York
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. The leader of New York State’s Dormitory Authority...
NYS Senate subcommittee hearing on cannabis: The Cannabis Advisory Board
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. At a hearing before the New York State...
Portland CBD lawsuit settles, closing the book on a long string of Oregon business scandals
Investors in a failed Portland CBD startup have settled an acrimonious legal dispute with the company’s founders and former executives, new court filings indicate. They...
Former Syracuse teacher plans to open marijuana shop in prominent DeWitt spot
DeWitt, NY — When Jonathan Maxim’s mom became sick with multiple sclerosis, the seed of an idea began to grow. Maxim’s mom suffered incredible pain,...
Corruption, backroom deals, local politics mire N.J.’s legal weed rollout, businesses say
New Jersey promised a fair and ethical cannabis industry in which mom-and-pop shops would thrive. The law crafted by state legislators allowed towns, with little...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for October 28, 2023
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. Halloween greetings to everyone stocking up on candy...
To reapply or not: CAURD licensees face tough choices during general licensing
Join NY Cannabis Insider for our next full-day conference on Nov. 16 at the Sonesta White Plains. A court injunction stemming from a lawsuit against...
Small N.J. cannabis shops are turning Halloween into ‘Halloweed’ with these seasonal deals and events
This is the second Halloween since weed was legalized in New Jersey, and a few of the legal weed shops scattered all over the Garden...
Why growing cannabis in the Garden State isn’t as easy as you’d think | Prof. Mejia’s Weed Corner
A major decision when starting a cannabis cultivation operation in New Jersey is what type of facility to build. To start, you may want to...