New York doubles number of dispensary licenses …
In the News New York doubles number of dispensary licenses … but dispensaries still can’t open in the Finger Lakes Region On March 2, New York State’s Cannabis Control…
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Go Forth and Study Cannabis
History was made on December 2 when President Joe Biden signed H.R.5657, The Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research Expansion Act. The bill makes it easier for scientists to conduct research…
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…
Drug Testing Employees Becomes a Thing of the Past
by Michael Nocella New York may not be the first state to legalize adult-use cannabis, but it is the first state to provide guidance that prohibits employers from drug testing…
Colorado Cannabis Consultant Expects ‘Big Number’ of Licenses in New York State
by Michael Nocella Like everyone else hoping to operate a cannabis business in New York, the clients of longtime consultant Jay Czarkowski are in preparation mode while the state’s cannabis…
Cayuga Nation is Selling Cannabis Now in the Finger Lakes
by Michael Nocella Cayuga Corner store and Lakeside Trading in Union Springs – both operated by the Cayuga Nation – are selling retail cannabis products even though state regulations governing…