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Cannabis

Here’s your guide to 4/20 events across New York City

Posted on April 16, 2025

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QNS

Rego Park welcomes Token, new cannabis dispensary that aims to build strong community ties

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Cannabis

Ayrloom brings lineup of cannabis-infused beverages to New York’s edible market

Posted on April 15, 2025

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Charlie Fox brings comfy, luxury cannabis experience to Times Square

Posted on April 15, 2025

Kiva's newest bar is the Everything Bagel Seasoning Dark Chocolate edible.

Cannabis

Kiva launches new Everything Bagel cannabis-infused chocolate bar in New York dispensaries ahead of 4/‌20

Posted on April 14, 2025

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How Green Genius Dispensary Is Redefining Cannabis Retail in Manhattan’s Competitive Market

Posted on April 9, 2025

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Hidden Gems of Gramercy: Green Genius Dispensary’s Neighborhood Guide for Cannabis Enthusiasts

Posted on March 31, 2025

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Cannabis

Jews in Weed builds community through cannabis at events across the country

Posted on March 25, 2025

Steve Urbano cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of Nice Yield on Jackson Avenue. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Queens Post

New dispensary Nice Yield opens in Hunters Point, blending West Coast expertise with Queens roots

Ariella Vaakil (pictured) is one of many New Yorkers who opted to use cannabis rather than alcohol this St. Patrick's Day.

Cannabis

Going green: Why some New Yorkers leaned toward cannabis over alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 18, 2025

Big Chief, an illegal dispensary, was previously located on 74th Street and 3rd Avenue

Brooklyn Paper

Big Chief: Unlicensed Brooklyn smoke shop hit with $6 million penalty

NY: The Flowery Williamsburg Opening

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn welcomes The Flowery’s fourth cannabis dispensary in NYC

High hopes! Housing Works Cannabis Co, New York's first legal cannabis retailer, expands to second storefront location.

Dope developments! Housing Works Cannabis Co. expands to NoMad with second dispensary

Posted on December 17, 2024

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Bronx Times

Bronx DA urges lawmakers to tighten cannabis and retail theft laws to protect small businesses

The Family Deli on East Tremont Avenue in the Bronx was raided on July 16, 2024.

Cannabis

Queens judge rules law used to close down illegal pot shops is unconstitutional

Posted on October 30, 2024

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Politics

Shopping local and legal: Most NY marijuana users buying their buds from licensed operators, state report finds

Posted on October 25, 2024

Dogs in NYC in danger or exposure to marijuana

Cannabis

Pothead pets: Veterinarians see uptick in marijuana toxicity in pets as THC use grows in NYC

Posted on October 25, 2024

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Magnolia Bakery and incredibles launch new THC-fused bars based on iconic bakery flavors

Posted on October 21, 2024

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Cannabis

Housing Works Cannabis Co’s Weed & Read program pairs cannabis products with good reads

Posted on September 24, 2024

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Business

Interested in joining New York’s budding cannabis industry? This ‘LOCAL’ map helps you get started

Posted on September 24, 2024

Mayor Adams and law enforcement officers during a Padlock to Protect operation.

Bronx

Smoked out: Illegal Bronx cannabis grow house shut down in latest ‘Padlock to Protect’ bust

Posted on September 19, 2024

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Politics

Blaze it! NYC officials torch 4 tons of illicit cannabis seized in unlicensed smoke shop raids

Posted on August 28, 2024

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Cannabis

New York state of cannabis: More legal businesses set to sprout up as illegal vendors continue to get uprooted

Posted on August 27, 2024

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QNS

Cannabis retailer Curaleaf now offering recreational sales at Forest Hills location

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Politics

‘The state was never ready’: Staten Islanders oppose opening of legal pot shop

Posted on August 21, 2024

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CBD Kratom offers legal cannabis products throughout NYC

Posted on August 16, 2024

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QNS

Over 195 illegal smoke shops shut down in Queens since May, hundreds throughout the five boroughs

Mayor Eric Adams, Governor Kathy Hochul, and a task force of law enforcement performed a victory lap in the Bronx Wednesday, announcing that over 750 illegal smoke shops across the five boroughs have been shuttered.

Politics

‘Padlock to Protect’ shuts down more than 750 illegal cannabis vendors citywide: Mayor Adams

Posted on July 31, 2024

Gov. Kathy Hochul with cannabis activists

Cannabis

Cannabis in New York: More vendors, new home cultivation rules approved in June

Posted on June 25, 2024

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Cannabis

New Yorkers weed shopping habits revealed in new data

Posted on June 24, 2024

Bay Ridge Cannabis Meeting June 10

Brooklyn Paper

‘Take your marijuana and go somewhere else’: Bay Ridge residents say no to proposed cannabis dispensaries

An Office of Cannabis Management enforcement officer posts a sign after a store was raided in Manhattan for illegal pot sales on June 7, 2023.

Politics

New leadership at NY Office of Cannabis Management aims to fix botched legal marijuana industry rollout

Posted on June 10, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Free Bird! Brooklynites rescue parrot trapped in smoke shop for three months

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Sponsored

amNY Metro’s NYC CBD & Cannabis Directory sponsored by CBD Kratom

Posted on June 1, 2024

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Politics

Why this New York Congress member wants President Biden to pardon some individuals convicted of non-violent cannabis crimes

Posted on May 28, 2024

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Cannabis

New York State Cannabis Control Board approves major regulatory overhaul, issuing over 100 new licenses and enhancing enforcement powers

Posted on May 28, 2024

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Bronx Times

Freshly Baked, Bronx’s sixth dispensary, opens on Arthur Avenue

Raw marijuana weighed on a scale next to a bag of marijuana ready to be sold.

Brooklyn Paper

City sues to shutter illegal Prospect Lefferts Gardens smoke shop

Cannabis

4/20 grew from humble roots to marijuana’s high holiday

Posted on April 20, 2024

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Check out these 4/20 events around New York City TODAY

Posted on April 20, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

‘Hii’ time: Williamsburg gets its first legal recreational weed dispensary

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Stoned Pizza brings elevated experience with infused menu

Posted on April 19, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

Legal Green: A guide to Brooklyn’s licensed and legal marijuana dispensaries

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WATCH: A look at Smacked Village, one of Washington Square Park’s first legal dispensaries

Posted on April 19, 2024

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amNY x What Is New York

From hobby to hustle: Jerome McCroy’s journey to wood cutout success and creative inspiration

Posted on April 19, 2024

Brandon Carter (l) and Rodney Carter (r), owners of TRENDS in LIC, with their sister Kiara Carter (c).

Queens

Long Island City’s first Black-owned dispensary TRENDS to open this weekend with mission of inclusivity and education

Posted on April 19, 2024

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Business

Cannabis 101: Confused by New York’s marijuana laws? Here’s what you need to know ahead of 4/‌20

Posted on April 18, 2024

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Brooklyn Paper

High times! Where to celebrate 4/20 in Brooklyn

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