New York's cannabis permit process faces challenges, community boards overwhelmed

New York State's Office of Cannabis Management recently opened up its application process to the public; allowing anyone to apply for a permit to sell.

After troubled start, New York is shaking up its legal marijuana market with new competitors

New York officials launched legal recreational marijuana sales by promising many of the first retail licenses to people with past drug convictions, hoping to give people harmed by the war on drugs a chance to succeed before competitors crowded in.

Sen. Schumer introducing banking act for cannabis businesses

The SAFER Banking Act aims to give licensed businesses that sell cannabis access to federal financial institutions and insurance companies.

NYC Council looking for answers to explosion of illegal weed shops

With thousands of illegal smoke shops remaining open across New York City, officials are looking for ways to crack down more effectively.

Biden Administration considering loosening marijuana restrictions

The Department of Health and Human Services is recommending loosening federal restrictions on marijuana but stopped short of advising that it should be entirely removed from the Controlled Substances Act.

Dispensary owners waiting to open remain in confusing state of limbo

Now the judge has reversed course again, asking for evidence from the state Office of Cannabis Management that those retailers have met all licensing requirements.

US health agency recommends loosening federal marijuana laws

Rescheduling marijuana to a Schedule 3 drug would reduce or potentially eliminate criminal penalties for possession.

'Like Snoop Dogg's living room': Smell of pot wafts over notorious U.S. Open court

The smell of marijuana has become a stink at the U.S. Open. One court in particular is notorious for smelling, as one player put it, “like Snoop Dogg's living room.”

NY judge temporarily blocks retail pot licensing

New York Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant issued the temporary restraining order Monday halting New York from issuing or processing marijuana dispensary licenses.

New bipartisan bill would allow federal workers to consume marijuana

Is the federal government letting massive numbers of potential hires go up in smoke because of a marijuana prohibition for federal workers? Some say yes. 

Housing Works cannabis dispensary thriving 6 months later

In its first six months of business, the Housing Works cannabis dispensary reported it raked in $12 million – doubling the expectations of the organization. 

Long Island's 1st adult-use marijuana dispensary opens

Strain Stars on Long Island is the latest legal cannabis shop in New York to open, making it the 18th in the state.

Feds: Stop making marijuana edibles that look like kids’ snacks

Federal officials issued a letter to six companies selling cannabis products warning them that kids may confuse their goods for snacks.