Despite legalization, many cities in New York and New Jersey are opting out of retail sales. Photo credit: Twenty20photos. After years of breaking through century-long stigma and outdated laws, the states of New York and New Jersey finally gained rights to recreational cannabis. As this was a victory for both states, it is only the beginning for cannabis. Retail is the … [Read more...] about New York and New Jersey Approve Recreational Weed, but Many Cities are Opting out of Retail Sales
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New York Officials Move Closer to Launching Adult-Use Cannabis
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
The Dime: 9/4/2021
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. Panama Becomes First Central American Country to Approve Medical Cannabis On Monday, August 30th, the Panama national assembly “unanimously … [Read more...] about The Dime: 9/4/2021
The Dime: 8/27/2021
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. Newest New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Prioritizes Cannabis On Thursday, August 26th, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she will move forward … [Read more...] about The Dime: 8/27/2021
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
