Photos courtesy of House of Strains House of Strains (HoS) is cultivating something unique in the heart of Flushing, Queens. Beyond just another sleek storefront carrying the latest strains or infused gummies, HoS has emerged as a true community hub—a place where neighbors can gather to explore, connect, and immerse themselves in the rich culture of cannabis. The … [Read more...] about House of Strains: More Than Just Another Queens Dispensary
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5 New York-Based Queer-Owned Cannabis Businesses to Support This Pride Month
Photo credit: westend61 Pride Month is a reminder that the cannabis industry (like every industry) should reflect the people who helped build it. In New York, queer and trans communities have long shaped cannabis culture through activism, artistry, and underground networks of care. Yet as legalization expands, many of those same voices are pushed to the margins. This list … [Read more...] about 5 New York-Based Queer-Owned Cannabis Businesses to Support This Pride Month
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