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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Oklahoma voters have rejected a state question to allow recreational use of marijuana.
New York doubles number of retail marijuana licenses to 300
New York is doubling the number of licenses it’s awarding for a first round of legal marijuana shops.
New York is doubling the number of licenses it’s awarding for a first round of legal marijuana shops.
Mayor Adams calls for tougher laws as illegal cannabis stores reach 1,500
Mayor Eric Adams is calling for tougher laws to crack down on the illegal marijuana shops that have popped up all around New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams is calling for tougher laws to crack down on the illegal marijuana shops that have popped up all around New York City.
Your dog may be eating cannabis, here are the symptoms to look out for
Dogs are accidentally eating cannabis residue left in parks and city streets, here are the symptoms to look out for.
Dogs are accidentally eating cannabis residue left in parks and city streets, here are the symptoms to look out for.
Violence spikes at NYC smoke shops
A spate of citywide smoke shop robberies has police and residents on heightened alert.
A spate of citywide smoke shop robberies has police and residents on heightened alert.
Raids target illegal cannabis sales on Staten Island
Officers searched and found secret compartments that were hiding illegal cannabis and tobacco products at stores that were searched.
Officers searched and found secret compartments that were hiding illegal cannabis and tobacco products at stores that were searched.
FDA declines to regulate CBD as foods, supplements; calls on Congress for fix
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
NYPD: 1,300 illegal marijuana stores in NYC
It’s hard to miss the marijuana shops on almost every block in New York City.
It’s hard to miss the marijuana shops on almost every block in New York City.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
Number of ER visits for elderly people using marijuana skyrocket
The number of senior citizens going to emergency rooms for marijuana-related issues has skyrocketed in the past few years.
The number of senior citizens going to emergency rooms for marijuana-related issues has skyrocketed in the past few years.
LA to London drug bust: 9 charged in $6.7M cannabis smuggling operation
Nearly 750 pounds of herbal cannabis was confiscated among the 9 suspects en route from LAX to London's Heathrow Airport.
Nearly 750 pounds of herbal cannabis was confiscated among the 9 suspects en route from LAX to London's Heathrow Airport.
Passenger claims marijuana candle was 'secret Santa' gift from coworker
TSA officers in Boston noticed something “a bit strange” about the candle, so they opted to take a look inside.
TSA officers in Boston noticed something “a bit strange” about the candle, so they opted to take a look inside.
New York's new cannabis reality
There’s now at least one dispensary to buy recreational marijuana legally in New York City, with more on the way.
There’s now at least one dispensary to buy recreational marijuana legally in New York City, with more on the way.
Recreational marijuana sales start in Conn. Here's what to know
Connecticut's first round of retail cannabis sales for adults 21 and older is starting.
Connecticut's first round of retail cannabis sales for adults 21 and older is starting.
More kids being sickened by marijuana edibles at home: Study
In 2017, there were 200 cases of children being sickened after mistakenly eating marijuana edibles. But by 2021, that number had increased to 3,054.
In 2017, there were 200 cases of children being sickened after mistakenly eating marijuana edibles. But by 2021, that number had increased to 3,054.
NY opens first legal recreational marijuana dispensary in Manhattan
New York is turning a new leaf. The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in the state is opening Thursday. It's called Housing Works Cannabis Co. and it's located in the East Village.
New York is turning a new leaf. The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in the state is opening Thursday. It's called Housing Works Cannabis Co. and it's located in the East Village.