CAURD-Eligible Cannabis Dispensaries Can Now Apply for $30K Grants in NY
CAURD-Eligible Cannabis Dispensaries Can Now Apply for $30K Grants in NY
18 Mar, 2025 - OCM launches a $5 million grant program for cannabis entrepreneurs, offering up to $30,000 per applicant to cover startup costs, security systems, rent, and compliance expenses. The initiative supports small dispensary owners and aims to strengthen the state’s cannabis market.
Medical Marijuana Patients in New York Gain New Housing Protections
11 Mar, 2025 – The New York Senate’s Housing Committee has approved a bill that would prevent landlords from evicting medical marijuana patients solely for their cannabis use. While federal housing laws still prohibit marijuana in subsidized housing, the measure strengthens protections for registered cannabis patients renting in New York.
Nearly a Dozen Long Island Students Hospitalized After Eating Marijuana Gummies
4 March 2025 – Nearly a dozen students at a Long Island middle school were hospitalized after consuming marijuana gummies, raising concerns about the accessibility of THC edibles to minors. While no criminal charges have been filed, school officials are investigating and implementing stricter anti-drug education efforts.
Former SEAL Team 6 Member Starts Cannabis Brand in NYC to Support PTSD Treatment
17 February 2025 – Former Navy SEAL Robert O’Neill, known for his role in the Osama bin Laden raid, has launched Operator Canna Co., a state-licensed cannabis brand in New York City. His company focuses on helping veterans with PTSD and donates a portion of its sales to disabled veterans. Read more about his entrance into the legal cannabis market.
New York Launches Cannabis Banking Directory to Support Marijuana Businesses
6 Feb, 2025 – New York’s Office of Cannabis Management has launched a Cannabis Banking Directory, helping licensed marijuana businesses connect with financial institutions amid federal banking restrictions.
Judge Orders NY State to Cease Warrantless Raids on Hemp Shops
13 January 2025 - A New York Supreme Court ruling ends warrantless raids by the NYC Sheriff’s Office and state cannabis regulators on licensed hemp businesses, citing violations of Fourth Amendment rights. The decision mandates unarmed inspections and statutory safeguards for lawful operators.
Equity in Action: New York’s Cannabis Market Achieves Historic Growth
4 Jan, 2025 New York State’s cannabis industry surpasses $1 billion in retail sales, driven by social equity initiatives, enhanced medical cannabis access, and robust enforcement against illicit sales, setting a precedent for inclusive growth.
Recreational Marijuana in New York: Retail Sales by the End of 2022
Back in 2021, on March 31 New York state legalized recreational marijuana
New York to Allow Patients Grow Their Own Cannabis
The New York Cannabis Control Board has acceded to the demands for certified patients and caregivers residing in the state to be allowed to grow their own medical marijuana, however under the regulations as approved by the board.