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New York’s cannabis chief believes $1.5 billion in sales is possible in 2025

Felicia Reid, the acting executive director of New York's Office of Cannabis Management, offers her views on the…

News April 3
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New York launches $5M grant program for cannabis social equity retailers

New York has established a $5 million grant program to support startup costs for adult-use cannabis social equity…

News March 20
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New York issues 74 adult-use cannabis permits; 2023 applications still in review

New York regulators have approved another 74 licenses for adult-use cannabis businesses, and they say only “about 150…

News February 19
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Claims of marijuana testing lab fraud hit New York’s $1 billion adult-use market

Familiar allegations of marijuana testing lab fraud - including vape oil cartridges with "certified" total cannabinoids of more…

News February 10
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New York regulators issue 68 adult-use marijuana licenses, but many still pending

New York regulators approved 68 adult-use marijuana licenses, but more than 3,000 applications filed a year ago are…

News December 11
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Judge allows New York hemp operators to remove signs claiming illicit activity

A New York state judge has ruled that hemp businesses can remove signs posted outside their businesses by…

News November 18
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Struggling, small cannabis farmers file lawsuit against New York regulators

A trade group representing small cannabis farmers in New York are suing state regulators for establishing a commercial…

News November 13
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New York’s cannabis social equity director resigns

The leader of New York’s cannabis social equity program has resigned in the latest shake-up in the state's…

News September 23
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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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