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The Beggining Of The End Of Cannabis Prohibition
The federal government is moving toward “rescheduling” cannabis to recognize its medicinal use. That’s not far enough — but it’s a major step forward. By Paul Armentano | May 8, 2024 The Roosevelt Island Daily News For the first time in its…
New York’s Pot Plans Leave Applicants and Community Boards Dazed and Confused
With applicants and community boards racing to complete what they say has been a poorly communicated review process, the Office of Cannabis Management is belatedly touring the state to explain things. Rosalind Adams and Jonathan Custodio, The City This article…
Your Guide to Legal Cannabis in New York City
Rachel Holliday Smith and Gabriel Poblete, The City This article was originally published on Jul 18 5:00am EDT by THE CITY Weed has been legal in New York since 2021, but the state is still working out regulating, licensing and…
The Drug War’s Dark Origins
When you hear why politicians wanted to ban marijuana in the first place, you’ll understand why our century of prohibition can’t end soon enough. By Paul Armentano | May 3, 2023 Opponents of cannabis legalization frequently decry what they call a “rapid…
New York’s first recreational pot shop opening next week
(The Center Square) – The first retailer in New York to sell marijuana for adult recreational use will open next week, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a release. A dispensary in Manhattan operated by Housing Works, will be the first…
Manhattan Smoke Shop Robberies Suggest Perils Ahead for Legal Pot Sellers
A recent spate of robberies at tobacco shops in Manhattan points to the dangers that could lie ahead for stores selling marijuana. At the end of August, thieves reportedly stole $30,000 worth of property from the newly-opened Exotic Smoke Shop,…
Will the State Marijuana Bill Pay Off for Black and Brown New Yorkers?
Clifford Michel, THE CITY This article was originally publishedon Mar 25 at 10:32pm EDTby THE CITY The landmark deal struck by Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the state legislature Thursday to legalize recreational marijuana in New York State reportedly includes one…
GET THE FEDS OUT OF THE WAY OF CANNABIS REFORM
The House just took a huge step toward repealing the marijuana prohibition. What’s next? By Paul Armentano | December 9, 2020 Republished with Permission: The Roosevelt Island Daily News When it comes to marijuana policy, it’s time for the federal government to…
As More Red States Legalize Marijuana, Some Officials Try to Nip It in the Bud
Justin Franz December 9, 2020 With his state reeling amid one of the worst COVID-19 outbreaks in the nation, the last thing South Dakota Speaker of the House Steven Haugaard wants to be dealing with during the upcoming legislative session…
David Stone
Founder & Euro Editor