Photo by LittleIvan On September 9, New York’s Cannabis Control Board approved the creation of the Cannabis Education Advisory Panel (CEAP). It is a first-in-the-nation statewide body dedicated to developing resources for youth and families on cannabis use, health, and safety. The announcement coincides with NYC Health’s publication of a nearly decade-long study on cannabis … [Read more...] about New York Becomes First State to Launch Panel Focused on Youth and Family Outreach
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CCB’s September Meeting: Market Growth, Regulatory Shifts, and Equity Concerns
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) gathered on September 9, for a meeting that underscored both the rapid maturation of the state’s legal cannabis market and the challenges that come with scaling a tightly regulated industry. With billions in projected sales, the Board’s agenda focused on licensing, supply management, regulatory modernization, … [Read more...] about CCB’s September Meeting: Market Growth, Regulatory Shifts, and Equity Concerns
NAR: A Cannabis Brand Born from Healing, Hustle, and Heart
All Images courtesy of NAR New York When Nargis Hakimi set out to build her cannabis brand, she wasn’t chasing hype—she was chasing healing. A mother of two who came to the plant later in life, Hakimi turned to cannabis in the wake of divorce, depression, and anxiety. What started as a personal tool for survival and self-love eventually became something bigger: a brand built … [Read more...] about NAR: A Cannabis Brand Born from Healing, Hustle, and Heart
Cannabis Control Board Greenlights More Adult‑Use Licenses, Discusses Delays
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