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
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RESET: A New Frequency with NAR x Immaculate
Photos courtesy of Rita Thompson On Saturday, March 21, I attended RESET: A New Frequency, a two-hour neurosensory wellness experience at SHiFT in Midtown Manhattan, presented by NAR and Immaculate NYC. The concept was simple, but not something you come across every day. RESET wasn’t framed as a workout, a workshop, or even a traditional meditation. Instead, it was … [Read more...] about RESET: A New Frequency with NAR x Immaculate
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
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
The Quiet Mirror: On Weed, Introspection, and an Evening at Hudson Yards
Photo by NaturesCharm There are moments in New York when time briefly loosens its grip. When the noise withdraws, the steel hardens into something contemplative, and the city’s endless forward motion pauses. For a minute, I can hear my own thoughts. I most reliably experience this introspection in museums and during performances, when I am suspended in beauty. It can also … [Read more...] about The Quiet Mirror: On Weed, Introspection, and an Evening at Hudson Yards