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Nine members of New York City's "Common Sense" Caucus are taking a stand against the state's Cannabis Control Board (CCB), urging Governor Kathy Hochul to block a proposal that could flood the city with more cannabis dispensaries. This proposal, if approved, would allow waivers to the existing 1,...

A head-to-head battle between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris could come down to swing states deciding who wins the 2024 presidential election. What Happened: Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential election, Harris has been gaining support for...

Unlicensed cannabis took another hit in New York City as authorities in Sheepshead Bay dismantled a large illegal marijuana operation. The distribution center is suspected of supplying products to thousands of unlicensed weed shops across the city. The cops arrested two people and expect more to...

There have been plenty of events in the New York cannabis space. We will break them down for you. Legal Battles Stall Cannabis Licensing Efforts New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is dealing with over 20 active lawsuits, reported Green Market Report. These legal challenges stem...

In a significant political development, Hillary Clinton has thrown her support behind George Latimer, delivering a substantial setback to Rep. Jamaal Bowman’s (D-N.Y.) reelection bid amid a contentious primary race marked by allegations of racism. What Happened: The former Secretary of State...

New Jersey’s cannabis industry has seen a remarkable 38% increase in sales, reflecting its rapid growth. The state’s recreational cannabis revenue topped $201 million in early 2024, a substantial rise from the previous year. This boost comes as the number of dispensaries jumped from 24...

New York City’s controversial plan to charge $15 for congestion pricing to enter Manhattan has been stalled. What Happened: New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an indefinite pause on Wednesday. "Let's be real: a $15 charge may not mean a lot to someone who has the means, but it can...

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) took a jab at the unfavorable weather conditions at former President Trump’s Bronx rally, hinting at a possible divine intervention. What Happened: Ocasio-Cortez’s comment came in response to a post showing rain at the rally’s location,...

Since a scathing report about the woeful inadequacies of New York's legal cannabis program hit the airwaves Friday, which included a shakeup within the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), Governor Kathy Hochul (D) announced a complete overhaul of the agency responsible for the repeatedly botched...

Madison Square Garden Sports Corp (NYSE:MSGS) reported fiscal third-quarter 2024 revenue of $429.95 million, exceeding the Wall Street analyst estimate of $420.74 million. Revenue grew by 12% year over year. This increase was primarily due to higher ticket-related revenues, suite revenues...

The high-profile insider trading trial linked to Trump Media & Technology Group Corp (NASDAQ:DJT) began in New York this Tuesday. The defendant is charged with unlawful trading in the shares of a shell company before its merger with Trump Media was announced. What Happened: The federal criminal...

In a landmark ruling, New York state Supreme Court Justice Rebecca A. Slezak upheld a jury’s decision to award over $191,000 to a former wastewater treatment worker who was fired for testing positive for legally prescribed medical marijuana for chronic back pain. Despite the vigorous post-...

In June 2022, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a deal had finally been reached to fund a $200 million public-private effort, which would finance cannabis dispensaries run by the people who have been the most impacted by the war on drugs. The much-anticipated public-private fund is now coming...

The 12 jurors who will decide the fate of former President Donald Trump were selected in the highly anticipated criminal trial involving alleged hush money payments. Here are the latest details and what comes next. What Happened: A lengthy process that saw hundreds of potential jurors asked about...

Former President Donald Trump paid a visit to a Harlem bodega on Tuesday, amidst his ongoing hush money trial. What Happened: Trump’s unexpected visit to the bodega was met with cheers from supporters chanting “four more years”. This came on the heels of a day in court where Trump...