Former LIRR employees challenge marijuana policies after positive tests

Both Long Island Railroad employees tested positive for marijuana metabolites, and although the use of marijuana is legal in New York state, there are exceptions.

Cannabis crackdown: 31 NY businesses raided, 1K pounds of illegal pot seized

"Illegal cannabis was seized from 31 businesses in New York, Albany, Ithaca and Binghamton," Gov. Hochul said. "The estimated value of the seized cannabis over a two-week period is $9 to $11 million."

NCAA panel recommends marijuana be dropped from banned substance list

The Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports recommended halting cannabis tests at such events until a final decision is made, likely this fall.

Yonkers passes temporary ban on new smoke shops opening

The moratorium is in effect through November 1st, after which the Yonkers City Council will pass new laws to strengthen conditions and figure out where smoke shops can operate.

New York cannabis rollout way behind schedule

Dozens of prospective dispensary operators say they're being blocked by the state from selecting their own storefronts.

NYC bakeries raided for unlicensed sale of THC-infused products

Sweetooth bills itself as New York City's first infused bake shop, selling any number of baked goods, candies and even lemonade that all have THC. There's one problem. It's not licensed to sell any of it.

Long Island welcomes its first legal cannabis delivery service

Legacy Dispensers founder and CEO Matt Robinson is pioneering a service that is changing the game for many who have to travel to buy marijuana from recreational dispensaries.

Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs

Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.

Man crashes truck trying to light marijuana on 'weed day'

Kansas authorities said the man was trying to drive with his knees before he crashed into “a cement culvert, a large fence corner-post, a telephone junction box, and a utility pole.”

New York OKs 99 more pot shop licenses after court ruling

A federal court ruling last fall put retail licensing on hold in some regions, including Brooklyn and the Buffalo area. But a federal appeals court lifted most of that injunction last week.

Crackdown proposed for illegal pot shops in New York

New York authorities would be given expanded power to shut down illegal pot shops and levy fines of up to $200,000 under legislation proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

NY cannabis agencies sued by medical marijuana providers

The lawsuit filed claims that state cannabis regulators exceeded their legal authority when they opened up the first batch of applications in August only to people with past pot convictions or their relatives, instead of to everyone.