To be blunt, rats get high on police department’s confiscated marijuana
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana — The New Orleans Police Department’s headquarters has a unique problem, and the police chief believes it’s high time something is done....
Democratic AG primary candidates tout experience, agree on legalizing weed and banning TikTok
The five Democratic primary candidates for Pennsylvania attorney general addressed gun violence, opioids, legalizing marijuana and TikTok during an hourlong debate Tuesday night. Hosted by...
North York mayor vows to veto marijuana decriminalization moments after council OK’d measure
The mayor of North York Borough on Tuesday night vowed to immediately veto an ordinance approved by borough council that would decriminalize possession of small...
Manage Work & Stress: 5 Ways to Build Work-Life Balance
Unless you’re a robot, it’s all but impossible to avoid having work stress. But it’s not impossible to avoid taking those feelings home with you...
Emotions at Work: 5 Ways to Deal and Still Get Work Done
The average person will reportedly spend more than 90,000 hours of life at work — more than any other activity outside of sleeping. You will...
Navigating Career Transitions in Tech: Insights from Meg Duffy
Key Takeaways Career Reflection for Direction: Assess past roles and passions to define your future career vision and identify what excites you. Skills Matrix for...
What is a Controller and How to Become One
Are you intrigued by the pivotal role of a controller in shaping the financial health of organizations but unsure of how to embark on this...
‘Terrified to criticize’: Accusations of hostility and retaliation surface against NY’s Office of Cannabis Management
Industry stakeholders are alleging New York’s Office of Cannabis Management – the agency charged with overseeing the state’s legal marijuana market – is using enforcement...
Making Better Business Decisions – The Entrepreneur’s Guide
Starting and running a successful business boils down to several factors. Your business idea will, naturally, play a significant role in determining whether your company...
Breaking into Data Science: Insights from Adam Ross Nelson
Key Takeaways Focus on Learning Python: Start with mastering one programming language, like Python, and simultaneously learn statistics, data wrangling, data visualization, and machine learning...
What is a Data Engineer and How to Become One
In today’s data-driven world, the role of a data engineer has become increasingly vital. These professionals are the architects behind the scenes, designing, building, and...
How are things going at Chelsea dispensary Verdi?
Verdi officially opened its doors on Jan. 26, becoming the first legal adult-use dispensary in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. In its first couple of months, business...
People to know in NY cannabis: Sohan Bashar
Sohan Bashar is the owner of Silk Road NYC, an adult-use cannabis dispensary. He answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know”...
5 Ways To Control Your Bachelorette Party Budget
Bachelorette trips aren’t just quaint parties anymore. They’re full-blown, social media-ready experiences that tend to break the bank for some attendees. (Think international trips and VIP access at world-renowned hotspots.) Currently, the median cost of attending a bachelorette...
On Commitment, Pets, and Abandoned Relationships
In the realm of companionship, the dichotomy between the unwavering commitment people show towards their pets and the ease with which they may abandon human...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 9, 2024
Happy weekend, everyone! We hope everyone remembers to set their clocks ahead, and enjoys the extra hour of sunshine – while chugging some coffee to...
Office Ergonomics: Preventing Work-Related Injuries Among Professional Women
While there are more women in the workforce than ever, it’s still largely a place designed with men in mind. According to the President of...
What is a Data Architect and How to Become One
Have you ever wondered if the career of a Data Architect is sustainable? As the world gets more digital day by day, the imperative to...
How to Fight Imposter Syndrome this International Women’s Day
What is imposter syndrome? Here’s a Q&A with entrepreneur and Confidence Queen Kim Gravel with some insightful answers. What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome is probably best...
One legal marijuana shop in Central NY is suing to block another from opening. Here’s why
One of Onondaga County’s two legal recreational marijuana shops is suing the state’s Office of Cannabis Management, claiming the agency illegally barred the shop from...
How to Become a Customer Support Manager
Embarking on a career as a customer support manager can be an exciting and rewarding journey. In this guide, we’ll explore the key skills and...
How are things going at Johnson City dispensary The Greenery Spot?
The Greenery Spot officially opened its doors on July 29, becoming the second legal dispensary to open in the Binghamton area. Business at the Johnson...
New research suggests cannabis’ ‘entourage effect’ is real – here’s what’s next
This guest column is from Scott Mazza, co-founder of Buffalo-based Vitality CBD. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author,...
Mayor Fulop, reinstate cops who used cannabis off duty | Jersey Journal editorial
A lawyer for two Jersey City police officers who were wrongly dismissed for legally using marijuana while off duty accuses Mayor Fulop of refusing to...
Zach White’s Blueprint for Engineering Success
Key Takeaways Shift Perspective on Stress: Focus on self-improvement by viewing challenges as opportunities. Enhance well-being through sleep, exercise, and nutrition to better manage stress....
What is a Creative Director and How to Become One
Ever wondered what it takes to steer the creative vision of a project or a brand? Join us as we explore the responsibilities, skills, and...
CNY golf course owner plans massive pickleball complex with food, beer and nearby pot sales
Geddes, NY — Mike Flynn, who runs FlynnStoned Cannabis Co. in downtown Syracuse, is expanding from pot into pickleball. The entrepreneur plans to open a...
What is a Content Marketing Manager and How to Become One
Are you constantly creating engaging content and strategizing its distribution? This article is for you—answering questions swirling around the exact content marketing manager job description...
How are things going at Long Island City dispensary NYCBUD?
NYCBUD just opened its doors on Feb. 16, making the Long Island City dispensary a new kid in a town with overwhelming demand for weed....
Glimmers of hope: New York cannabis operators cautiously optimistic about 2024
David Falkowski fretted over the possibility that many of New York’s licensed cannabis growers may collapse about a half-year ago, when fewer than 30 legal...
4 Ways Women Can Get the Salary They Deserve
Although we’ve made tremendous strides in gender equality, data shows we still have a long way to go, especially when it comes to pay. The...
Activists push to decriminalize pot as Pa. state police leaders questioned on legalization
A handful of activists supporting statewide marijuana legalization and/or decriminalization gathered Monday at the Capitol for the Pennsylvania State Police budget hearing. Marijuana is a...
Get paid to smoke weed, the ‘stoner dream job’ is now a reality
The idea that you could get paid to smoke weed was once a distant dream for many a toker. But that fantasy is now a...
What is a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and How to Become One
As technology continues to revolutionize industries worldwide, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) plays a pivotal role in steering companies towards innovation and digital transformation. In...
People to know in NY cannabis: Aaron Riley
Aaron Riley is the Founder and CEO of Certified Testing & Data (CTND), a third-party testing company. He answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis...
New York cannabis event regulations coming … soon?
The Office of Cannabis Management has told NY Cannabis Insider that rules governing cannabis special event permits are currently being drafted, and that the agency...
Corporate Greed: The Illusion of Inflation
In recent years, the economic landscape has witnessed a concerning trend: the ever-growing chasm between corporate profits and the well-being of everyday workers. This blog...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for March 2, 2024
Happy weekend, everyone! Between stories about marketing regulations, coverage of the state’s seed-to-sale tracking system and Q&As with industry players, we covered a lot of...
What is a Chief Product Officer (CPO) and How to Become One
Have you ever wondered who orchestrates the vision, strategy, and execution behind your favorite products? Enter the chief product officer (CPO), a pivotal role that...
Jersey City celebrates status as NJ’s ‘weed capital’ amid a pause to gauge how it’s working out
There are some lists Jersey City sits atop, whether it’s home to the best pizza, the highest rents or the most diverse population in the...
What is a Customer Success Manager and How to Become One
Did you know a good Customer Success Program can result in a 91% ROI? Now, imagine being in charge of this success story for both...
Struggling to stop illegal pot shops, NY governor asks online sites to hide them
NEW YORK (AP) — After failing to wipe illegal cannabis dispensaries off the map, New York is asking online sites to hide them. Since the...
Women in Cannabis: Jenny Argie
Jenny Argie is the founder of Jenny’s Baked at Home Company, a licensed New York cannabis processor/manufacturer/distributor. Her brand in the adult use market is...
6 Ways to Find the Perfect Mentor to Advance Your Career (+ What to Look for in a Great Mentor)
One of the most undervalued but beneficial resources any professional can have during their career is a mentor. In an increasingly competitive world of work,...
Leap Year and Daylight Savings Time: Odd and Crazy Things That Humans Do
Welcome, fellow Earthlings, to a whimsical exploration of the odd and downright absurd things that humans, in their infinite wisdom, have managed to weave into...
Is Your Workplace Toxic? How to Know — And What To Do Next
Do you dread going to work in the morning? You might not dislike your actual job, but the culture or environment of your workplace itself....
6 Best Apps to Increase Your Attention Span Now
In season 1 of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso, Ted helps his star defender Sam focus his attention span on the future and ‘forget’ past mistakes saying,...
What is a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and How to Become One
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the role of a Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) has emerged as pivotal for steering companies toward growth. Straddling...
N.J. cannabis farms facing foreclosure after company defaults on $10.5M loan, court papers say
Two properties owned by a family-run medical marijuana company in Morris County are facing foreclosure after the business defaulted on a $10.5 million loan, according...
‘We’re being set up to fail’: New York cannabis advertising restrictions pummeling dispensaries
Ellis Soodak opened Verdi, the first legal adult-use dispensary in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, about a month and a half ago. Already, he’s grappling with a...