Today, the New York State Supreme Court has lifted the preliminary injunction that had prevented the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) from processing or reviewing Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses since August 7, 2023.
Continue readingCannabis Control Board Finalizes Hemp Rules, Sets Research Lab Fees In Harlem And Beyond
Today, the New York State Cannabis Control Board (CCB) voted to adopt cannabinoid hemp products regulations, establish fees for licensed cannabis laboratories across New York.
Continue readingCrackdown On Unlicensed Cannabis Shops In Harlem And Beyond By The Office Of Cannabis Management
Today, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) published the first in a monthly series of enforcement action updates against unlicensed cannabis shops across the State.
Continue readingThe Green Revolution: How Legalizing Recreational Cannabis Is Transforming New York
In March 2021, New York made history by becoming the fifteenth state in the United States to legalize recreational cannabis.
Continue readingCannabis Management Office Testifies At Historic Senate Hearing In Albany
On October 31st, 2023, Chris Alexander, Executive Director of the NY State Office of Cannabis Management testified in front of The NY State Senate Subcommittee on Cannabis.
Continue readingA Marketing Strategy For Cannabis Businesses From Harlem And Beyond
The passage of the Medical Marijuana in Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act has meant progress for the marijuana industry.
Continue readingThe OCM Announces New York State To Start Accepting Application For The First Retail Cannabis Dispensaries
Today, the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) announced that New York State has begun accepting applications for the first adult-use cannabis retail dispensary licenses.
Continue readingMayor Adams, Department Of Small Business Services Announce New Initiative To Equitbaly Grow Cannabis In NYC
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) Commissioner Kevin D. Kim today announced the launch of Cannabis NYC,
Continue readingCannabis Control Board Approves First Processors To Make Adult Use Cannabis Products From Harlem To Hollis
Today, the Cannabis Control Board approved 15 Adult-Use Conditional Processor licenses.
Continue readingCity Announces Application Portal From Harlem To The Hudson Opening Date For First Retail Cannabis Dispensaries
Today, the Office of Cannabis Management announced it will begin accepting applications for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses on August 25, 2022.
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