Photo credit: Vinnikava In New York's fast-growing legal cannabis market, competition is fierce, the stakes are high, and the rules are still taking shape. Amid this evolving landscape, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has quietly stood up a critical but often overlooked unit: the Trade Practice Bureau (TPB). Tasked with ensuring fair market conduct, the TPB is … [Read more...] about Inside the Watchdog: How New York’s Trade Practice Bureau Polices Cannabis Fairness
Archives for June 2025
Your Doctor Doesn’t Care if You Smoke Weed (But They Care About Your Health)
Photo credit: ckstockphoto Picture this all-too-common scenario: A patient is sitting on the crinkly paper of the exam table, nervously fiddling with the strings on their hospital gown. Their doctor walks in, clipboard in hand, and asks the dreaded question: "Any recreational drug use?" The patient takes a deep breath, braces for impact, and squeaks out: "Um... I … [Read more...] about Your Doctor Doesn’t Care if You Smoke Weed (But They Care About Your Health)
Slowing Down to Feel More: A Q&A with Singer-Songwriter Sunnie Allen
Photos by Baron Joestar For singer-songwriter Sunnie Allen, cannabis isn’t about escapism—it’s about presence. The New Jersey-born musician has been releasing music since she was 15, creating warm sonic space for listeners navigating life’s transitions. Her sound, shaped by influences like Lauryn Hill, Amy Winehouse, and Kid Cudi, holds space for those who’ve weathered … [Read more...] about Slowing Down to Feel More: A Q&A with Singer-Songwriter Sunnie Allen
The Emerald’s Ultimate Father’s Day Cannabis Gift Guide
Photo by AtlasComposer Finding the perfect gift for Dad doesn’t have to be a challenge. This year, skip the usual socks and ties and give Dad something truly memorable. From kitchen wizards and green thumbs to outdoor adventurers, vinyl lovers, and sport enthusiasts who value recovery, this guide offers thoughtful cannabis-inspired gifts to elevate their day. For … [Read more...] about The Emerald’s Ultimate Father’s Day Cannabis Gift Guide
Pass the Mic, Pass the Joint: How Hip-Hop Got Loud About Weed
Photo credit: Batiste Safont Rap and cannabis go together like Snoop and Martha Stewart: unexpectedly perfect, deeply symbiotic, and somehow only getting stronger with age. But hip-hop's lyrical relationship with cannabis wasn't always an open book. From the early '80s, when rappers had to be more discreet than a dealer's burner phone, to today's era where selling cannabis … [Read more...] about Pass the Mic, Pass the Joint: How Hip-Hop Got Loud About Weed