The Emerald Dispensary has officially opened its third dispensary in New York City, this time at 548 Court St. in Carroll Gardens. Co-Founded by The Emerald™ Magazine’s very own Christina DeGiovanni, and Ray Ramon Roman, The Emerald Dispensary is known for keeping things simple: a well-curated menu, an approachable in-store experience, and a focus on New York brands … [Read more...] about The Emerald Dispensary Opens Its Third Location: Here’s How to Spend a Day in Carroll Gardens
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Emerald’s 2026 Guide to 4/20 in NYC
4/20 events in New York are scattered across the city. Some of it’s organized, most of it isn’t. People show up to parks, drift between plans, or keep it contained to a smaller circle. There’s no real center to it, which is part of the point. Here are a few places it’s happening this year. The Classic Meet Up at Washington Square Park Washington Square Park remains … [Read more...] about Emerald’s 2026 Guide to 4/20 in NYC
March CCB Meeting Sees License Approvals, Medical Rule Changes, and More
The March 5, 2026 meeting of the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) took stock of the state’s rapidly evolving legal cannabis market. Attendees addressed licensing approvals, regulatory updates, market oversight issues, and long term supply planning. With new leadership at the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the industry surpassing major milestones, the session … [Read more...] about March CCB Meeting Sees License Approvals, Medical Rule Changes, and More
Sinful Beverages Review: Strawberry Shooter and Orange Vanilla
Cannabis drinks occupy an interesting space. They promise something familiar (the act of sipping, or even just holding, a drink) while delivering an experience far friendlier than alcohol. When done well, they can feel social, approachable, and easy to integrate into a night. When done poorly, however, they can feel unpredictable and leave me wondering why I didn’t just grab a … [Read more...] about Sinful Beverages Review: Strawberry Shooter and Orange Vanilla
Review: Miss Perry Farms Pre-Rolls
Photos by Rita Thompson Miss Perry Farms carries a deep agricultural legacy into New York’s growing legal cannabis market. Led by Maria Perry, this women-owned operation has evolved from hemp cultivation to producing craft-quality flower and hash-infused pre-rolls. The farm grows its cannabis in mixed-light, light-deprivation greenhouses, blending natural sunlight with … [Read more...] about Review: Miss Perry Farms Pre-Rolls