Photo by Wirestock On Friday, July 25, 2025, the New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) convened its monthly meeting at the Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, New York. The public session, broadcast online, included licensing decisions, regulatory proposals, research updates, and public commentary. Retroactive Licensing Surge This month, the board approved 52 … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board Greenlights More Adult‑Use Licenses, Discusses Delays
A Market in Motion: Inside New York’s Most Recent Cannabis Industry Report
Graphic by Julia Meyer In the two years since adult-use cannabis sales became legal in New York, the industry has evolved rapidly through a carefully structured rollout. Despite challenges, a dynamic and competitive marketplace is emerging. Published in June 2025, the 2024 Market Report from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) highlights the milestones and growing pains … [Read more...] about A Market in Motion: Inside New York’s Most Recent Cannabis Industry Report
Inside the Watchdog: How New York’s Trade Practice Bureau Polices Cannabis Fairness
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
Cannabis Control Board Tackles Licensing, PCA Controversies, and More in May
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) convened in Buffalo for its May 2025 meeting, marking another significant step in the state’s cannabis program. The board approved over 50 adult-use licenses, advanced controversial public convenience and advantage (PCA) requests, and proposed regulations for Cannabis Showcase Events, all while addressing … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board Tackles Licensing, PCA Controversies, and More in May
Cannabis Control Board Approves 93 Licenses, Addresses Equity
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board convened for its April 2025 meeting on Wednesday, April 24, approving 93 new adult-use cannabis licenses and advancing key measures to strengthen equity, enforcement, and regulatory clarity. The meeting, led by Chair Tremaine Wright, marked another major step forward in New York’s effort to build a sustainable … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board Approves 93 Licenses, Addresses Equity