Gov. Kathy Hochul addressing constituents. Photo credit: Office of the Governor of New York. This August, New York welcomed its newest leader, Gov. Kathy Hochul. Since replacing Andrew Cuomo, Gov. Hochul has made moves to extend the statewide eviction moratorium, launched a vaccination campaign, and started appointing members to the state’s cannabis control board. Like … [Read more...] about New York Officials Move Closer to Launching Adult-Use Cannabis
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The Difficulty of Finding a Dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New York
Residents of Poughkeepsie, New York must go to neighboring communities to buy legal medical cannabis. Photo: Wikimedia commons. It is very exciting that New York legalized adult-use cannabis. But I cannot help but realize that the state is moving at a slow, crippling pace. This came to my attention after I tried to visit a local medical dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New … [Read more...] about The Difficulty of Finding a Dispensary in Poughkeepsie, New York
Emerald Cannabis Business Directory: New York
Both medical and recreational cannabis are legal in New York. Recreational sales will begin in 2022. The Emerald Business Directory is your industry guide to cannabis businesses across the United States. This is an on-going list. To add your business, leave a comment below or email Info@TheEmeraldMagazine.com. View Other … [Read more...] about Emerald Cannabis Business Directory: New York
New York Decriminalizes Cannabis and Expunges Records
After New York failed to legalize adult-use cannabis earlier this year, the legislature scrambled to try and get it done before the session ended on Wednesday, June 19th. It failed again, but it did accomplish something important for the people of New York by further decriminalizing cannabis. Now possession of two ounces of cannabis is no longer a crime, just a violation. Also, … [Read more...] about New York Decriminalizes Cannabis and Expunges Records
