New York City Is Shut Down, But Its Black-Market Weed Is Booming
Marijuana Industry NewsNew YorkUncategorized May 14, 2020 0
“There’s a morgue with refrigerated trucks down the street from me,” says one West Village customer. “If I could live in my bong right now, I’d do it” “There’s a morgue with refrigerated trucks down the street from me,” says one West Village customer. “If I could live in... Read more
Canada’s Canopy Growth to shutter New York growing operations
Industrial Hemp NewsInternational NewsMarijuana Laws, Regulations, & PoliticsNew York April 16, 2020 0
Canopy Growth, a global cannabis giant that muscled its way into the U.S. hemp market, has announced that it is shutting down its hemp-growing operation in New York state, citing a glut of hemp from last year. The Canada-based company will cease farming operations in Springfield, New York, but... Read more
Marijuana legalization ‘not likely’ in New York budget, Cuomo says
Marijuana Industry NewsNew YorkRecreational Marijuana April 1, 2020 0
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the state is not likely to authorize marijuana for adult use as part of its budget process, dealing a blow to advocates who have spent years pushing for full legalization of the drug. Cuomo, a Democrat, had proposed legalizing recreational marijuana as... Read more
Coronavirus Won’t Stop New York From Trying to Legalize Marijuana
Marijuana Industry NewsNew YorkRecreational Marijuana March 26, 2020 0
Despite the fact that New York state is on a fast track to becoming the new global epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic and politicians are locking horns over how to best respond to the crisis, some non-virus-related government business will continue as usual. And that will include marijuana legalization, Governor Andrew... Read more
Amid Coronavirus, San Francisco, New York, Deem Marijuana Businesses ‘Essential’
CaliforniaMarijuana Industry NewsNew York March 19, 2020 0
When San Francisco announced its “shelter in place” order this week, it said only “essential businesses” could remain open to support the public’s needs, such as grocery stores and gas stations. Missing from that list were marijuana dispensaries. But a day after residents were told to stay home, the... Read more
