Photo credit: LittleIvan New York’s legal cannabis market was set up with high expectations when it was legalized in March 2021. State officials promised a robust, equitable marketplace designed to prioritize social justice and economic opportunity for communities most affected by past cannabis prohibitions. However, the market rollout faced significant setbacks, delaying … [Read more...] about New York’s Legal Market Set to Pass $1 Billion in Sales by End of 2024
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New York Unveils Key Regulatory Changes
Photo by oneinchpunchphotos New York officials are working to lower the barriers for cannabis operators entering the market and also foster greater diversity across the state's industry. The New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) recently unveiled a series of regulatory updates aimed at advancing the state’s cannabis market while building equitable access for all … [Read more...] about New York Unveils Key Regulatory Changes
From Horticulture to High Culture: The Evolution of Nanticoke Farms
Photos courtesy of Nanticoke Farms In the heart of Endicott, New York, two green-thumbed brothers are cultivating something extraordinary. Introducing brothers Peter and Chip Shafer, the duo behind Nanticoke Farms—a homegrown enterprise that has evolved from a garden center into a trailblazing force in New York's burgeoning cannabis industry. Planting the Seeds of … [Read more...] about From Horticulture to High Culture: The Evolution of Nanticoke Farms
From Security Guard to CEO
Photo Credit: Philippe Marquis In the rapidly evolving world of New York's cannabis industry, one company is redefining what it means to provide security services. Majesty Security Service, founded by the charismatic Diesel Cummings, is the first and only firm in the state that specializes exclusively in cannabis security. But what sets them apart isn't just their niche … [Read more...] about From Security Guard to CEO
Joint Venture: A Partnership Blooms in Bushwick
Photo by Dabian Canales. Ramon Roman (left) and Christina de Giovanni (Right) at the grand opening of The Emerald Dispensary in Brooklyn. In February 2024, The Emerald Dispensary opened its doors as the first licensed dispensary in Brooklyn, with its heart firmly rooted in the Bushwick community. For Ramon Roman, it's a chance to give back to the neighborhood that raised him … [Read more...] about Joint Venture: A Partnership Blooms in Bushwick
