Gov. Kathy Hochul addressing constituents. Photo credit: Office of the Governor of New York. This August, New York welcomed its newest leader, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Since replacing Andrew Cuomo, Gov. Hochul has made moves to extend the statewide eviction moratorium, launched a vaccination campaign, and started appointing members to the state’s cannabis control board. Like … [Read more...] about New York Officials Move Closer to Launching Adult-Use Cannabis
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Ananda Farms: the First U-Pick Hemp Farm in New York
A selection of Ananda Farms products. Sourced from Ananda Farms. For CEO and founder of Ananda Farms, Sarah Stenuf, a name is everything. As a student of “other ways of life and culture,” she told Emerald, “I came across this way of being, this way of life called ananda,” known as bliss or divine joy in the practices of Hinduism and Buddhism. Stenuf explained … [Read more...] about Ananda Farms: the First U-Pick Hemp Farm in New York
The Difficulty of Finding a Dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New York
Residents of Poughkeepsie, New York must go to neighboring communities to buy legal medical cannabis. Photo: Wikimedia commons. It is very exciting that New York legalized adult-use cannabis. But I cannot help but realize that the state is moving at a slow, crippling pace. This came to my attention after I tried to visit a local medical dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New … [Read more...] about The Difficulty of Finding a Dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New York
Dispensary Profile: Vireo Health
Considering New York’s recent bill legalizing recreational cannabis, one can expect an explosion of cannabis dispensaries in the Empire State. Dispensaries such as Vireo Health have already found success distributing medical cannabis to patients suffering from pain and illness. Through an innovative delivery service and wide range of various cannabis products, Vireo Health aims … [Read more...] about Dispensary Profile: Vireo Health
New York Lawmakers Agree on Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
UPDATE* March 31, 2021 - “I just signed legislation legalizing adult-use cannabis,” Governor Cuomo said in a statement. “The bill creates automatic expungement of previous marijuana convictions that would now be legal. This is a historic day. I thank the Leader and Speaker and the tireless advocacy of so many.” Picture Above* Sen. Liz Krueger speaking about … [Read more...] about New York Lawmakers Agree on Bill to Legalize Recreational Cannabis
