Brooklyn cannabis bust: NYPD seizes millions in illegal weed
Millions of dollars worth of illegal cannabis products stored in a Brooklyn warehouse are now in the possession of law enforcement.
Millions of dollars worth of illegal cannabis products stored in a Brooklyn warehouse are now in the possession of law enforcement.
Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
New York's legal weed program plagued by inexperienced leaders, report finds
New York’s legal cannabis market has been hampered by inexperienced leaders who treated the agency like a “mission-driven" startup rather than a government office, according to an internal review.
New York’s legal cannabis market has been hampered by inexperienced leaders who treated the agency like a “mission-driven" startup rather than a government office, according to an internal review.
NYC Mayor to shut down unlicensed smoking, cannabis stores in all boroughs
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday he will shut down unlicensed smoking and cannabis shops in all five boroughs.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday he will shut down unlicensed smoking and cannabis shops in all five boroughs.
Manhattan's first Black woman-owned cannabis dispensary opens
Nicole Lucien and her husband, Christopher, are on the cusp of bringing a long-time dream into reality.
Nicole Lucien and her husband, Christopher, are on the cusp of bringing a long-time dream into reality.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Hochul calls on Google, Yelp to help root out illegal weed shops
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on “social media and big tech companies" to take action and end what she’s calling the online promotion of illicit cannabis storefronts.
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on “social media and big tech companies" to take action and end what she’s calling the online promotion of illicit cannabis storefronts.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.
Judge rejects a claim that New York's marijuana licensing cheats out-of-state applicants
A judge has rejected a challenge to New York state's licensing program to sell legal marijuana. Aspiring vendors from California say the program unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state residents.
A judge has rejected a challenge to New York state's licensing program to sell legal marijuana. Aspiring vendors from California say the program unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state residents.
Federal judge blocks attempt to halt New York marijuana licensing amidst Hochul's criticism
A federal judge on Friday blocked efforts to stall New York's marijuana licensing, as Gov. Kathy Hochul recently blasted the state's legal cannabis market roll-out as a "disaster."
A federal judge on Friday blocked efforts to stall New York's marijuana licensing, as Gov. Kathy Hochul recently blasted the state's legal cannabis market roll-out as a "disaster."
NY leaders urge Biden Administration to accelerate federal marijuana decriminalization
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Biden Administration to do more when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level. She wants the drug completely de-scheduled.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is calling on the Biden Administration to do more when it comes to decriminalizing marijuana at the federal level. She wants the drug completely de-scheduled.
New York prepares to let residents grow marijuana at home: Find out if you qualify
New York's Office of Cannabis Management is working to allow New Yorkers to grow marijuana at home legally.
New York's Office of Cannabis Management is working to allow New Yorkers to grow marijuana at home legally.
Cannabis facts and fiction
New York State legalized adult use of cannabis on March 31, 2021.
New York State legalized adult use of cannabis on March 31, 2021.
Where are NYC's illegal weed shops getting their cannabis from? l Exclusive
NYC law enforcement is working to crack down on the city's many illegal weed shops, but just where are they getting their supply of cannabis from?
NYC law enforcement is working to crack down on the city's many illegal weed shops, but just where are they getting their supply of cannabis from?
Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."
NYC landlords could face daily $1K fines for housing illegal pot shops
Across the five boroughs, there are around 2,500 illegal weed shops, but earlier this year, Mayor Eric Adams launched a task force that aimed to crack down on the illegal stores by going after the landlords who rent out their spaces to the vendors.
Across the five boroughs, there are around 2,500 illegal weed shops, but earlier this year, Mayor Eric Adams launched a task force that aimed to crack down on the illegal stores by going after the landlords who rent out their spaces to the vendors.
Snoop Dogg said, 'I decided to give up smoke, please respect my privacy at this time'
Snoop Dogg, the influential rapper and cannabis entrepreneur, made a surprising announcement this morning on his own Instagram.
Snoop Dogg, the influential rapper and cannabis entrepreneur, made a surprising announcement this morning on his own Instagram.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
Ohio now becomes the 24th state to allow adult cannabis use for non-medical purposes.
New York trying to address rise in illegal smoke shops
New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda testified as head of a multi-agency task force that has been shutting down those violating various laws.
New York City Sheriff Anthony Miranda testified as head of a multi-agency task force that has been shutting down those violating various laws.
Queens dispensary opens after two-month court delay
The entrepreneurs behind Terp Bros Cannabis Dispensary opened their doors Tuesday for the very first time after a court-mandated delay.
The entrepreneurs behind Terp Bros Cannabis Dispensary opened their doors Tuesday for the very first time after a court-mandated delay.