New York Cannabis

Just as the wine world has long relied on the 100-point Wine Score to guide consumers, a new cannabis-specific version is now hitting dispensary shelves in New York. Certified Testing & Data, an ISO-17025 accredited cannabis and hemp testing lab, has launched the Cannaleptic Rating, a 100-point...

In New York's cannabis game, the rules are different. This isn't Illinois or Florida or Pennsylvania, where massive multistate operators often dominate the market and set the pace. Nor is it a rush to grab VC dollars. In New York, ambition means ownership placed directly in the hands of those...

New York's Cannabis Workforce Initiative (CWI) is playing a pivotal role in fostering social equity in the state's growing cannabis market. Launched to offer workforce development and legal education, CWI aims to create opportunities for marginalized communities in the adult-use cannabis sector....

The New York Medical Cannabis Industry Association (NYMCIA) has filed a lawsuit against the New York Cannabis Control Board (CCB) and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) over a $20 million fee for adult-use cannabis licenses. The NYMCIA is asking for the fees to be declared unconstitutional...

The advocacy organizations have formally requested Governor Kathy Hochul to appoint seasoned leaders to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). The coalition emphasizes the need to uphold the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act's (MRTA) equity commitments in New York's cannabis market. Concerns...

RIV Capital Inc. (CSE:RIV) (OTC:CNPOF) reported on Friday its third quarter results for the three months ended Sept. 30, revealing a 28% sequential, and 186% year-over-year, increase in net revenue to $4.9 million. Out of that sum, retail revenue accounted for $3.4 million, up from $1.5 million in...

Cannabis wholesale platform Nabis has launched in the New York cannabis market. The move officially marked its status as a bicoastal operator. "Expanding to New York is about more than moving into a new market — by planting our roots on the East Coast, we're laying the groundwork for our next...

Jaunty's CEO Nicolas Guarino knows survival, having led his family through Venezuela's crisis before facing a 99% CBD market crash in the USA. Ever feel like the CBD market is on autopilot, stuck in a cycle of repetitive products and shrinking profit margins? For cannabis investors, this...

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to clarify that an appeal is being filed by the 1906 brand, rather than Hudson Cannabis, the processor. The update reflects that 1906 is pursuing an administrative appeal to affirm its compliance with state regulations and the safety of its products. New...

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $9.5 million judgment against George West, the owner of an unlicensed cannabis dispensary in Ontario County. This sentence followed his refusal to comply with a June 2023 order from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to cease operations. West...

Have you ever skipped an appointment because you were too busy? Because you felt guilty about taking time for yourself? Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM) is a global campaign supported by numerous organizations, including the United Nations, observed annually in October that aims to increase...

Another Benzinga Cannabis Capital Conference is in the books. The two-day event took place in Chicago this week, gathering a slew of top cannabis entrepreneurs, executives, politicians and industry stakeholders. That said, let's scroll through latest executive changes in cannabis. The U.S. Hemp...

RIV Capital Inc. (CSE:RIV) (OTC:CNPOF) and Cansortium Inc. (CSE:TIUM) (OTCQB:CNTMF) have secured approval from the New York Cannabis Control Board for their upcoming merger, marking a major consolidation in the state's fast-growing cannabis industry. The merger, expected to close by the end of...

Cheech & Chong, the iconic comedy duo that ventured into cannabis is getting ready to celebrate the grand opening of their first shop in Maine. The Dispensoria is located at 58 Exchange Street in Portland, Maine and slated to open doors to customers this Thursday, reported WGME. “Our...

Cannabis Giant Curaleaf Expands Florida Footprint Cannabis retailers are ramping up their presence in Florida, a medical cannabis market that could soon transition to recreational. That is if Amendment 3 gets the green light from the voters this November. The same companies have been pouring...