Christopher Alexander Smokes Pot Occasionally
Insights about the executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management were recently revealed by Mychal Denzel Smith in an article in New York Magazine. For us Finger Lakers who…
Recreational marijuana access reduces demand for prescription drugs
By Jim Hanchett Originally published at news.cornell.edu Legalization of recreational marijuana reduces demand for costly prescription drugs through state Medicaid programs, according to an analysis by a Cornell researcher and…
Sweating It Out
With any luck, business partners Mark Byasse and Tim Hay will be transforming their historic building – a former depot in the New York Central Railroad system – into a…
Thoughts on Cannabis-license Hopefuls
by Nate Kurash When I started in this industry four years ago, I had no idea what to expect. I had a tremendous opportunity to experience the entire process from…
A Pick-Your-Own Hemp Farm that Helps Veterans
by Margaret Osborne Sarah Stenuf, founder of Ananda Farms, New York’s first U-pick hemp farm in Fulton, began her journey with cannabis after serving as an Apache helicopter crew…
Meet Zach Sarkis, Hemp’s Biggest Fan in the Finger Lakes
by Margaret Osborne Zach Sarkis has had a love affair with the cannabis plant for years. At Canandaigua Academy, he gave his senior speech on the utilitarian value of…
FLX420 in the News
If the press coverage of FLX420 Magazine and its impending launch is any indication, folks in the Finger Lakes are excited to learn more about the benefits of cannabis. In early February,…
Cannabis Edibles – Tips for a Pleasant and Safe Experience
by Hunter N. Maxwell I have been enjoying edibles for several years now, and find they have many benefits – from helping me relax in the evening to getting…
CBD Success Stories from Syracuse
Jim Charon’s path to Syracuse Hemporium, the city’s first licensed cannabinoid retail store, is similar to ones taken by other dispensary founders: after personally experiencing the benefits of CBD products,…
All the Best from Glenna
Glenna Colaprete-Hudson, founder of Glenna’s CBD Best Oil with two retail locations near Rochester, is also a well-spoken/well-informed cannabis advocate. Licensed as a New York State hemp grower, cultivator and…