New York Law May Prevent MedMen-PharmaCann Merger
Wed / Oct 17th
New York Public Health Law may prevent the agreed-upon merger of MedMen and PharmaCann, the Times Union reports. New York’s medical… Read More
New York
New York recently launched a medical marijuana program, and legislators may legalize adult-use soon as well. Learn about the medical cannabis companies currently operating in New York State and NYC below:
New York Listening Sessions Show Support for Cannabis Legalization
Thu / Sep 20th
Public listening sessions scheduled by the office of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take input on upcoming legalization legislation are… Read More
Manhattan DA Dismisses 3,000 Cannabis Cases
Thu / Sep 13th
Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr. dismissed more than 3,000 cases of cannabis possession and consumption in New York on… Read More
Brooklyn DA Wants to Erase 20,000 Cannabis Convictions
Fri / Sep 7th
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez has proposed erasing tens of thousands of low-level cannabis convictions, The Associated Press reports. Gonzalez’s reasoning… Read More
Across America, CBD Begins Appearing in Hotel Rooms
Wed / Sep 5th
Non-psychoactive CBD-infused products are making their way into restaurants and hotel mini-bars in cities across America, reports Moneyish. Several high-end… Read More
New York Gov. Announces Cannabis Legalization Listening Sessions
Fri / Aug 31st
On Thursday, the office of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) announced a series of 15 listening sessions on regulated… Read More
PharmaCann Capsules Offer New Option for Medical Cannabis Patients
Mon / Aug 6th
First-of-its-kind cannabis oral dosage form designed to be absorbed better, last longer Oak Park, Ill. – (August 6, 2018) –… Read More
New York Gov. Office Report Recommends Legalizing Cannabis
Fri / Jul 13th
A report commissioned by the New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo released today by the New York Department of Health recommends… Read More
NYPD to Issue Tickets, Not Arrests, for Public Cannabis Smokers
Wed / Jun 20th
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the New York Police Department announced on Tuesday that the city will… Read More
New York Health Dept. Endorses Adult-Use Legalization
Tue / Jun 19th
On Monday, New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker told reporters that a study commissioned in January by Gov.… Read More
New York City Mayor Directs Police to Stop Cannabis-Smoking Arrests
Mon / May 21st
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has told the city’s top police officials to stop arresting people for smoking… Read More
New York City Comptroller: N.Y. Legal Cannabis $3.6B Market
Thu / May 17th
In an interview with CNBC, New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer estimated that New York state would see $435.7 million… Read More
New York City Mayor and Prosecutors Planning Cannabis Enforcement Reforms
Wed / May 16th
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has given the Police Department 30 days to come up with a plan… Read More
New York Dems Plan to Pass Resolution Supporting Cannabis Legalization
Tue / May 15th
The New York State Democratic Party plans to pass a resolution at its May 23-24 convention to support cannabis legalization,… Read More
Study: New York MMJ Patients Reduced Opioid Intake, Saved Money on Meds
Wed / May 9th
Medical cannabis patients in a New York study reduced their use of opioids and spent less money on their prescription… Read More
New York Gov: Legal Cannabis is ‘Going to be Here Anyway’
Mon / Apr 16th
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo seems to have softened his anti-legalization position, remarking during a stop in Brooklyn that “the… Read More
Democratic Gubernatorial Hopeful Cynthia Nixon Takes Social Justice Approach to Legalization in Facebook Video
Thu / Apr 12th
Cynthia Nixon, the former “Sex and the City” actress challenging New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, elaborated on her cannabis legalization… Read More
Orange County, New York Gets First MMJ Dispensary
Thu / Apr 5th
The first medical cannabis dispensary in Orange County, New York has opened for business following the expansion of the state… Read More
Report: New York Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger Cynthia Nixon Supports Rec. Cannabis
Wed / Apr 4th
Cynthia Nixon, the actor who announced in March she will challenge New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, told attendees at a… Read More
New York Hemp Research Expands to 3,500 Acres; Up From 2,000 Last Year
Tue / Apr 3rd
New York’s hemp research program is expanding to more than 3,500 acres throughout nine regions in the state following a… Read More
New York Bill Would Allow MMJ Products for Pets
Mon / Mar 19th
Legislation introduced in New York would allow veterinarians to certify pets and animals for the state’s medical cannabis program. The… Read More
Poll: 56% of New York Voters Support Legalizing Adult-Use Cannabis
Mon / Feb 12th
According to a Sienna College poll, 56 percent of New York voters support legalizing cannabis for adult use, with 40… Read More
iAnthus Finalizes Deal for New York MMJ Company
Fri / Feb 2nd
iAnthus Capital Holdings has completed its $18 million acquisition of New York medical cannabis company Citiva Medical, LLC. Citiva is… Read More
New York Lawmakers Introduce MMJ for Opioid-Use Disorder Bills
Mon / Jan 29th
Legislation to add opioid-use disorder to New York’s medical cannabis qualifying condition list was approved 21-1 by the Assembly Health… Read More