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Governor Kathy Hochul unveils Liberty Landing, a transformative project to convert the state-owned 100,000 square-foot former Bayview Correctional Facility in Manhattan into affordable housing for low-income residents and supportive housing for formerly incarcerated individuals reentering the community. The proposed project, a joint venture between Camber Property Group and Osborne Association, would invest over $108 million in West Chelsea and provide 124 permanently affordable housing units and on-site supportive services.
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Hochul celebrates five years of ganja legislation

By Nelson A. King
New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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AG James secures $6M judgment against unlicensed cannabis store in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King
Ribbon cutting: From left Camille Hastick, Public Advocate Jumaane Williams, Senator Kevin Parker, Kamla Millwood, Vaughn T Mayers Esq., Assembly Member Rodneyse Bichotte-Hermelyn, Vladimir Sterlin, Senator Leroy Comrie and Council Member Farah Louis.
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Trinidadian-American lawyer Vaughn Mayers opens licensed cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn

By Nelson A. King
Mayor Eric Adams.
Cannabis

Adams launches ‘Operation Padlock’ to shut down unlicensed smoke, cannabis shops

By Nelson A. King
Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar addresses 'Smotke Out' rally at Times Square.
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Rajkumar declares victory in war against illegal smoke shops

By Nelson A. King
Officials celebrated the opening of Matawana Dispensary, the first Black woman-owned legal cannabis dispensary in Brooklyn, on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
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Brooklyn’s first Black woman-owned dispensary opens in Park Slope, Adams vows to crack down on illegal sellers

By Kirstyn Brendlen
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Op-Ed | Building a legal, equitable cannabis industry that works for us all

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Transporting Consciousness with Jesse Tolz, the Travel Agency

New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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James hails court decision on legal cannabis sales in NY

By Nelson A. King
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Revolutionizing the Perception of Cannabis Culture with Vladimir Bautista

South Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar.
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Queens pol tables legislation to immediately close illegal ganja shops

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NY Cannabis Medical Operators get OK on Adult Use with Jes Feuer, Etain

Photo by Nelson A. King
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Owners of Brooklyn’s first legal cannabis dispensary pleased with serving community

By Nelson A. King
A cannabis cigarette on a golden holder.
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Breaking Stereotypes: Luxe MJ, a cannabis business redefining experiences

By Tracey Khan
Office of Cannabis Management testified in front of The New York State Subcommittee on cannabis at their first-ever public hearing. From left: Patrick McKeage, First Deputy Director; Chris Alexander, Executive Director; Damian Fagon, Chief Equity Officer.
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Office of Cannabis Management testifies at first-ever State Senate Subcommittee hearing on cannabis

By Nelson A. King
This graphic portrays Gotharm Buds Radio with Mayor Eric Adams in foreground.
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Gotham Buds, Harlem’s first legal adult-use cannabis retail store, officially opens

By Nelson A. King

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Lauren Derby’s BÊTES NOIRES with Anne Eller, René Cordero, and Lizabeth Paravisini-Gebert
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Caribbean Solidarity: Story, Song, and Protest
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