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.
Mailman federally charged with delivering marijuana on assigned route
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
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.”
NY State Police step up patrols to combat rise of marijuana-impaired driving
According to a new survey, almost 60% of drivers who use marijuana in legal states admit to driving under the infulence.
Pennsylvania police department offering bag of Doritos to 'check your product' on 4/20
People who turn in their dealers can also claim a free family-size bag of Doritos, according to the department.
Americans are reportedly spending more money on cannabis than chocolate
Sales of legal pot are expected to climb to nearly $57 billion by 2028.
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.
Wrestling legend Ric Flair launches new cannabis company: Edibles changed my life
The wrestling icon is teaming up with Carma Holdings founder and president Chad Bronstein to launch the celebrity-inspired product.
Ruling allows some pot dispensary licenses in New York to go ahead
New York officials will be able to issue licenses for recreational marijuana dispensaries in some parts of the state.
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.
Yonkers police crack down on smoke shops selling marijuana without license
Yonkers police have confiscated more than $30,000 worth of illegal cannabis products since last September.
Uptick in marijuana-related ER visits among kids causes concern for New York parents
Police said they are seeing a particular uptick in ER visits for kids who get their hands on weed gummies.
Oklahomans vote 'no' on recreational marijuana
Oklahoma voters have rejected a state question to allow recreational use of marijuana.