Cannabis Association of New York

Licensing retail cannabis shops has moved at a snail’s pace over the past year, much to the chagrin of industry stakeholders and multi-state operators keen to cash in on New York’s huge and sure-to-be lucrative market. New York farmers who grew cannabis watched their crops grow moldy,...

Legal Hurdle Lifted For 30 New York Cannabis Retailers After Preliminary Injunction A recent preliminary injunction by Judge Kevin Bryant could lead to a substantial increase in operational cannabis retailers in New York. With 23 marijuana retailers already in operation out of the approved 463...

New York City is investing in an equitable cannabis industry that "creates jobs, grows businesses, and creates greater prosperity in the process,” said Maria Torres-Springer, Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce. In an effort to promote participation in the...

When adult-use cannabis was legalized in New York in 2021, industry analysts projected a surge in demand for ancillary services, including but not limited to real estate agents, accountants and many other professionals. The idea was that these businesses would benefit...