Image via theemeraldny Blue Dream is one of the most recognizable strains in modern cannabis. Originally bred in California through a cross of Blueberry and Haze, it has built a reputation around dependable balance: mentally uplifting without becoming overly racy, physically relaxing without pushing too far into sedation. Because of that, Blue Dream tends to stay in … [Read more...] about Review: Nanticoke Blue Dream Pre-Rolls
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The Emerald Bakery & Cafe Opens: A Pairing Guide on Myrtle Ave
A very Brooklyn kind of daydream has become real on Myrtle Ave in Bushwick. The Emerald Bakery & Cafe has officially opened at 1224 Myrtle Ave., directly across from The Emerald Dispensary. The two spaces function almost like extensions of each other—one focused on coffee and quick stops, the other on a curated cannabis selection. Inside the cafe, it’s a mix of … [Read more...] about The Emerald Bakery & Cafe Opens: A Pairing Guide on Myrtle Ave
The Emerald Dispensary Opens Its Third Location: Here’s How to Spend a Day in Carroll Gardens
The Emerald Dispensary has officially opened its third dispensary in New York City, this time at 548 Court St. in Carroll Gardens. Co-Founded by The Emerald™ Magazine’s very own Christina DeGiovanni, and Ray Ramon Roman, The Emerald Dispensary is known for keeping things simple: a well-curated menu, an approachable in-store experience, and a focus on New York brands … [Read more...] about The Emerald Dispensary Opens Its Third Location: Here’s How to Spend a Day in Carroll Gardens
March CCB Meeting Sees License Approvals, Medical Rule Changes, and More
The March 5, 2026 meeting of the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) took stock of the state’s rapidly evolving legal cannabis market. Attendees addressed licensing approvals, regulatory updates, market oversight issues, and long term supply planning. With new leadership at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the industry surpassing major milestones, the session … [Read more...] about March CCB Meeting Sees License Approvals, Medical Rule Changes, and More
Review: Miss Perry Farms Pre-Rolls
Photos by Rita Thompson Miss Perry Farms carries a deep agricultural legacy into New York’s growing legal cannabis market. Led by Maria Perry, this women-owned operation has evolved from hemp cultivation to producing craft-quality flower and hash-infused pre-rolls. The farm grows its cannabis in mixed-light, light-deprivation greenhouses, blending natural sunlight with … [Read more...] about Review: Miss Perry Farms Pre-Rolls