Photo credit: Vinnikava In New York's fast-growing legal cannabis market, competition is fierce, the stakes are high, and the rules are still taking shape. Amid this evolving landscape, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has quietly stood up a critical but often overlooked unit: the Trade Practice Bureau (TPB). Tasked with ensuring fair market conduct, the TPB is … [Read more...] about Inside the Watchdog: How New York’s Trade Practice Bureau Polices Cannabis Fairness
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Cannabis Control Board Tackles Licensing, PCA Controversies, and More in May
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) convened in Buffalo for its May 2025 meeting, marking another significant step in the state’s cannabis program. The board approved over 50 adult-use licenses, advanced controversial public convenience and advantage (PCA) requests, and proposed regulations for Cannabis Showcase Events, all while addressing … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board Tackles Licensing, PCA Controversies, and More in May
A Regal Smoke: Kingsroad’s Grandpa’s Stash x Lemon Kush Crowns
Photo from The Emerald Dispensary Kingsroad has just dropped a new contender for the cannabis throne with their Grandpa's Stash x Lemon Kush Live Resin Infused Crowns. These regal pre-rolls claim to deliver a luxurious experience fit for cannabis royalty, combining top-shelf flower with potent live resin concentrate. But do these fancy little numbers truly deserve their … [Read more...] about A Regal Smoke: Kingsroad’s Grandpa’s Stash x Lemon Kush Crowns
Cannabis Control Board Approves 93 Licenses, Addresses Equity
Photo by Wirestock The New York State Cannabis Control Board convened for its April 2025 meeting on Wednesday, April 24, approving 93 new adult-use cannabis licenses and advancing key measures to strengthen equity, enforcement, and regulatory clarity. The meeting, led by Chair Tremaine Wright, marked another major step forward in New York’s effort to build a sustainable … [Read more...] about Cannabis Control Board Approves 93 Licenses, Addresses Equity
High Octane: STA Exotics’ Premium Pre-Roll Fuels the New York State of Mind
In the heart of Brooklyn, a legacy whispers through the streets. It's a tale of resilience, of hustle, of staying true to one’s roots while stretching towards the sun. This is the story of STA Exotics, a brand that cut its teeth in the city's underground cannabis scene and emerged as a major player in the legal market. Their latest chapter? The NY Octane infused pre-roll, a … [Read more...] about High Octane: STA Exotics’ Premium Pre-Roll Fuels the New York State of Mind