Photo by NaturesCharm There are moments in New York when time briefly loosens its grip. When the noise withdraws, the steel hardens into something contemplative, and the city’s endless forward motion pauses. For a minute, I can hear my own thoughts. I most reliably experience this introspection in museums and during performances, when I am suspended in beauty. It can also … [Read more...] about The Quiet Mirror: On Weed, Introspection, and an Evening at Hudson Yards
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Two New York Colleges Launch Groundbreaking Cannabis Culinary Certification
Photo by Ira_evva A major move in higher education signals the convergence of culinary innovation and cannabis legalization. Brooklyn’s Kingsborough Community College (KCC), in collaboration with New York City College of Technology (City Tech), recently received over $1 million from the CUNY Workforce Development Training Grant/Contract Courses for the rollout of a cannabis … [Read more...] about Two New York Colleges Launch Groundbreaking Cannabis Culinary Certification
Cannabis Control Board Wraps up 2025 in its Final Meeting of the Year
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board convened on Dec. 18, 2025, closing out a consequential period for the state’s adult-use cannabis program. The board examined unresolved tensions around licensing pace, equity implementation, regulatory burden, and agency transparency. The meeting, chaired by Jessica Garcia, combined routine approvals with pointed … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board Wraps up 2025 in its Final Meeting of the Year
The Smoking Section: Gotham’s Celebration of Cannabis Ritual and Contemporary Craft
Photos by Rita Thompson On November 6, Gotham unveiled The Smoking Section, its first fully commissioned group exhibition, turning its Chelsea dispensary in New York into a gallery-grade showcase of contemporary craftsmanship and cannabis culture. The free opening invited the public into a space that already carries the aesthetic of a design-forward art gallery. It’s clean, … [Read more...] about The Smoking Section: Gotham’s Celebration of Cannabis Ritual and Contemporary Craft
New York Cannabis Control Board Confronts Litigation and Market Pressures at October Meeting
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) convened for one of its longest and most consequential meetings of the year, tackling an overloaded licensing pipeline, new litigation, enforcement challenges, and ongoing efforts to stabilize the adult-use market. Licensing Nears 2,000 Approvals Executive Deputy Director Patrick McKeage opened with … [Read more...] about New York Cannabis Control Board Confronts Litigation and Market Pressures at October Meeting