Standoffs, handcuffs … hostages? Prominent NYC cannabis club raided, attorney talks next steps
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Dozens of legal weed stores to open in N.J. soon, cannabis industry buzzing ahead of July 20 networking event
With nearly 100 companies in line to be approved by the state to open a cannabis retail store in the next few months, New Jersey...
Taking Command of a Room: 6 Tips to Use Even if You’re Not the Boss . . . Yet
Taking command of a room is a powerful skill to learn and cultivate, even if you’re not in a position of formal authority… yet. Doing...
NY Cannabis Insider to host NYC industry networking event on August 15
NY Cannabis Insider hosts unique business-to-business events across the state that bring together startup entrepreneurs and industry leaders to network and discuss topics essential to...
NY’s women in cannabis: Wendy Francis
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Cannabis processor Jenny’s Baked at Home aiming for the wellness niche
Join NY Cannabis Insider at our next industry networking event on Aug. 15 at Madame Mikette’s in NYC. Tickets will sell out. Jenny Argie is...
People to know in NY cannabis: Neville Louison
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Move over melatonin: what science says about sleep and CBD
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5 Ways to Create an Accessible Work Environment
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 1.3 billion people have some form of a disability — that’s equal to 16% of the...
Here’s how to celebrate Dab Day, the newish weed holiday celebrated on 7/10
The 420 holiday, or the spring weed holiday, is known as a smokers day, but this is when most people celebrate cannabis culture and history....
Cannabis 101: How to choose weed that works for you
The experience of hitting legal weed dispensaries in New Jersey can be just like going to a specialty shop in the mall, like Brookstone or...
N.J. legal weed regulators, industry leaders to talk market burst at July 20 business networking event
New Jersey’s legal weed regulators have said that within a year the Garden State will be a $1 billion market. With nearly 100 companies in...
How to control the stink of your weed stash at home or on the go
If you’re any thing like me, even a monthly trip to any of New Jersey’s legal weed stores can lead to a pile of weed...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for July 8, 2023
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‘Ask me anything’ about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman: medical needs, farmers’ markets and more
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Lawmakers seek to soften stance on cannabis in the military
A trio of amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act that would ease restrictions on cannabis for veterans as well as active military members is...
The questions DASNY will not answer about NY cannabis
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After waiting more than a year, Jersey City could get its very first cannabis dispensary next month
For more than a year since recreational cannabis sales began in New Jersey, Jersey City residents have been waiting and waiting for any dispensaries to...
How to Make What Matters Most, Matter Most, This Summer
Summer is the season that beckons us to unwind, let go of our worries, and come alive. We long to embrace the sun-filled days of...
Tech Candidate Spotlight – Abel Hernandez, Lead Product Manager
Let’s start by discussing your educational background! I don’t have a “traditional degree.” I went to trade college for Audio Engineering and I have some...
NY’s women in cannabis: Rebecca Rutenberg
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The devil in the details: Chicago Atlantic’s $150M cannabis investment in New York
Join NY Cannabis Insider at our next industry networking event on Aug. 15 at Madame Mikette’s in NYC. Tickets will sell out. On Friday afternoon,...
‘A year of survival’: OMO Labs hanging on in Long Island until cannabis market flourishes
Join NY Cannabis Insider at our next industry networking event on Aug. 15 at Madame Mikette’s in NYC. Tickets will sell out. Things haven’t been...
Stop selling weed products in packaging identical to kid’s snacks, FTC tells N.J. company
The Federal Trade Commission and Food and Drug Administration have accused a New Jersey business of deceptive marketing for selling weed products that closely resemble...
Where to buy legal weed in North Jersey
Licenses to operate recreational cannabis dispensaries are being considered for approval every month by the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission, so we should expect to...
The therapeutic potential of mushrooms must be explored | Editorial
Imagine a medication that can permanently relieve a stressed-out parent who currently gulps addictive anti-depressants to get through each day. Or a veteran with PTSD...
Who’s Hiring? 7 Organizations Serving U.S. Veterans
Those engaged in military service dedicate their lives to serving their country, which can sometimes come at a great cost. In fact, due to their...
A Fourth of July reflection on New York’s cannabis industry
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People to know in NY cannabis: Harrison Wise
Join NY Cannabis Insider at our next industry networking event on Aug. 15 at Madam Mikette’s in Manhattan. Tickets are available here. Harrison Wise is...
Work-Life Balance is Bullshit: Embrace the Organic Flow of Life
Are you an ambitious, and unapologetically goal-getter? If so, you are in the right place. If you are anything like me your plate is full,...
Where to find legal weed in Central Jersey
It’s been just over a year since the recreational weed market opened up in New Jersey. As of this week, there are 33 adult-use dispensaries...
Where to buy legal weed in South Jersey
As the Garden State’s legal cannabis market continues to rollout since it opened more than a year ago, several new retail stores for adult consumers...
Recreational marijuana is legal in Maryland. Can Pennsylvanians buy it?
By BRIAN WITTE, The Associated Press ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland is becoming the latest state to legally sell recreational marijuana to adults 21 and...
NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for July 1, 2023
Happy weekend, everyone! We’re coming up on the Fourth of July holiday, and NY Cannabis Insider has been churning out stories to keep you fully...
Make your July 4th festive with my red, white and blue weed-infused recipes
On this second Independence Day since recreational weed has been legal in New Jersey, the market is much further along than it was last year....
New York’s $200M cannabis social equity fund finally banked
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office announced this morning that the $200 million fund meant to provide resources for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary operators is fully banked...
These 3 N.J. legal weed stores debuted in June
As of this week, there are 33 legal weed stores throughout New Jersey, with many more to open this year. The speed at which these...
Drama at a Queens community board meeting shows tough fight ahead for cannabis entrepreneurs
Join NY Cannabis Insider at our next industry networking event on Aug. 8 at the Bronx Beer Hall. Tickets will sell out. When Osbert Orduña,...
N.J. legal weed regulators, industry leaders to speak at July 20 business networking event
During a recent public meeting, New Jersey cannabis regulators announced that in the first year of legal weed sales, the market brought in just under...
Breaking Through Bias: How to Overcome Tech Discrimination & Get the Job You Want (VIDEO)
How can jobseekers advance their careers despite systemic hiring biases in tech? Watch this on-demand webinar to hear experts discuss key findings from Hired’s 2023...
Tech Candidate Spotlight – Albert James, Full Stack Engineer
Please tell us a bit about your educational background! I have a traditional background with a Bachelor’s in Electronics & Communication Engineering and a Master’s...
NY cracks down on unlicensed pot shops, but closing them might take time
NEW YORK (AP) — Fed up with hundreds of bootleg pot shops, New York launched new inspections this month aimed at getting rid of the...
Shaping the Future With WV HEPC – Supporting #YesWV’s Higher Education System
West Virginia is home to a diverse higher education system that offers many opportunities for students seeking a college degree or technical training. With 12...
Tips for surviving an OCM enforcement hearing
Join NY Cannabis Insider at our next industry networking event on Aug. 8 at the Bronx Beer Hall. Tickets will sell out. New York Governor...
Company that gave weed ‘gifts’ with food deliveries must turn over records, N.J. court rules
A New Jersey business accused of illegally offering free cannabis “gifts” with grocery orders must turn over potentially incriminating business records, a state appeals court...
‘Ask me anything’ about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman: farmers’ markets, tribal nations and more
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Medgar Evers College to offer bachelor’s program in cannabis tuition-free (for some)
Join NY Cannabis Insider at our next industry networking event on Aug. 8 at the Bronx Beer Hall. Tickets will sell out. Medgar Evers College...
How to Welcome Transgender and Nonbinary Applicants Into Your Organization | Part 2
In Part 1 of our two-part series, How to Welcome Transgender and Nonbinary Applicants Into Your Organization, we spoke to human resource experts at Lambda...
HIREPALOOZA 2023: making the job search seamless
HIREPALOOZA 2023, the largest job fair in Central Florida is taking place August 10, at the Amway Center. We'll be hosting over 120 employers offering 6,000 open positions. Attendees can seize this opportunity for face-to-face interaction, attend career seminars, get free headshots and resume reviews. Partners like Jobs Partnership and HBI will provide training and job opportunities.
Stress is a Silent Killer: Six Ways to Manage It
According to the American Psychological Association, three in four adults reported increased stress levels in 2022. Moreover, the same survey discovered that 27% of people...