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New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Brooklyn

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.

Business

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.

Cannabis

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.

Business

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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AMNY

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

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Schneps Podcasts

Transporting Consciousness with Jesse Tolz, the Travel Agency

New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Business

James hails court decision on legal cannabis sales in NY

By Nelson A. King

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Schneps Podcasts

Revolutionizing the Perception of Cannabis Culture with Vladimir Bautista

South Queens Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar.

Cannabis

Queens pol tables legislation to immediately close illegal ganja shops

By Nelson A. King

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Schneps Podcasts

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

Photo by Nelson A. King

Brooklyn

Owners of Brooklyn’s first legal cannabis dispensary pleased with serving community

By Nelson A. King

A cannabis cigarette on a golden holder.

Business

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.

Cannabis

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.

Business

Gotham Buds, Harlem’s first legal adult-use cannabis retail store, officially opens

By Nelson A. King

Illegal marijuana seller in Bronx

AMNY

Potful of trouble: NYC stores skirting marijuana licensing rules, prompting legal confusion and safety concerns

More from Around NYC

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Kam Rai Thai serves guests at the fourth annual International Food Expo. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud.

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Team at Oddball in the East Village

Oddball opens in the East Village, with a creative team mixing offbeat drinks and eclectic comfort food