Image by Domo, via Unsplash Late Night, Loosies, and the Plug Behind the Plexiglass It's late on a Thursday night. The metal gate is halfway down over the bodega entrance, but the lights are still on inside. The cat perched on a stack of Arizona Iced Tea gives a bored glance as it licks its paw. The buzzer rings out—once, twice, three times. The guy in the back emerges, … [Read more...] about Corner Store Confidants: The Bodega Plug as an Endangered Species
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Emerald’s Guide to 4/20 in NYC
Photo by leszekglasner New York is always buzzing with excitement, but it gets a little extra special on April 20th. With legalization in full swing and a vibrant community that loves to celebrate the culture, NYC is one of the best places to be on 4/20. From massive park meetups and hazy comedy nights to yacht parties and paint-and-puff sessions, there’s no shortage of … [Read more...] about Emerald’s Guide to 4/20 in NYC
The Must-See Cannabis Expo to Attend This June
The CWCBExpo takes place June 2nd-4th. Image by CWCBExpo. In the newly legal New York state, the cannabis industry is breaking through, hosting new businesses and events to generate excitement and support for cannabis overall. The Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition (CWCBExpo) is hosting an event at the Jacob Javits Center on June 2nd-4th. The three-day … [Read more...] about The Must-See Cannabis Expo to Attend This June
The Dime: 11/19/2021
Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Dime. Republicans Favor Federal Decriminalization USA Today reports that on Monday, November 15th, South Carolina Republican Rep. Nancy Mace, … [Read more...] about The Dime: 11/19/2021
Gov. Cuomo’s Legalization Plan Doesn’t sit Right With New Yorkers
This year, New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has made his third attempt at legalizing adult-use cannabis in New York. While his plans could benefit the average smoker, it would ultimately leave people of color out of the cannabis marketplace. In the 2021 New York State Budget Report, Cuomo’s office outlines its protocol for distributing cannabis licenses, … [Read more...] about Gov. Cuomo’s Legalization Plan Doesn’t sit Right With New Yorkers