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
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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
Two New York Colleges Launch Groundbreaking Cannabis Culinary Certification
Photo by Ira_evva A major move in higher education signals the convergence of culinary innovation and cannabis legalization. Brooklyn’s Kingsborough Community College (KCC), in collaboration with New York City College of Technology (City Tech), recently received over $1 million from the CUNY Workforce Development Training Grant/Contract Courses for the rollout of a cannabis … [Read more...] about Two New York Colleges Launch Groundbreaking Cannabis Culinary Certification
Cannabis Control Board Wraps up 2025 in its Final Meeting of the Year
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board convened on Dec. 18, 2025, closing out a consequential period for the state’s adult-use cannabis program. The board examined unresolved tensions around licensing pace, equity implementation, regulatory burden, and agency transparency. The meeting, chaired by Jessica Garcia, combined routine approvals with pointed … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board Wraps up 2025 in its Final Meeting of the Year