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New York cannabis brand Jaunty aims to close gap between vapes and flower

The executives behind New York cannabis infused products company Jaunty learned the hard way that even the best-laid…

News December 24
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New York marijuana regulators to ponder ‘limit’ on retail licenses

Regulators in New York will consider imposing a “temporary” limit of 1,600 adult-use marijuana retailer licenses issued by…

News December 16
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New York adult-use cannabis licensing halted in court again

Legal woes are disrupting New York’s tortured adult-use cannabis program yet again after a state judge on Thursday…

News December 12
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New York City’s illicit marijuana crackdown is unconstitutional, judge rules

The law enforcement crackdown on illicit New York City marijuana shops that state regulators have credited with salvaging…

News October 30
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New York marijuana sales could pass $1 billion in 2024 after rocky start

With an estimated 200 retailers ready to open for business by the end of September, New York could…

News September 17
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Regulated New York cannabis sales on pace to exceed $450 million in 2024

Regulators issued another 123 marijuana business licenses as a statewide crackdown on illicit operators boosts retail sales.

News September 11
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Court ruling threatens New York’s illicit cannabis crackdown

A recent court ruling is jeopardizing New York's crackdown on illicit cannabis sellers that Gov. Kathy Hochul and…

News August 19
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New York cannabis chief resigns in wake of criticism

Chris Alexander has resigned as executive director of New York's Office of Cannabis Management rather than finish out…

News May 28
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Scapegoat or solution? Ouster of top New York marijuana official raises questions

The exit of Chris Alexander, the top state official overseeing New York’s rollout of adult-use marijuana sales, is…

News May 14
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