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
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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
House of Strains: More Than Just Another Queens Dispensary
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
7 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 7 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