NYC cannabis shops file lawsuit over state's proximity rules
A new legal battle is brewing in Chelsea as cannabis dispensary owners question New York State’s proximity rule for licensed businesses. The Office of Cannabis Management is facing lawsuits from dispensary owners for allegedly failing to enforce its own rules.
Queens weed shops spark outrage in Nassau County
Legal cannabis dispensaries in Queens are stirring controversy with officials in neighboring Hempstead and North Hempstead, where recreational marijuana sales are banned.
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
NYC Mayor Adams helps destroy 4 tons of illegal weed: WATCH
NYC Mayor Eric Adams manned the controls on Long Island as the NYPD disposed of four tons of illegal weed.
Majority of Americans believe marijuana is less harmful than other substances, Gallup poll says
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Americans' perceptions of the harmfulness of marijuana have worsened, Gallup poll finds
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
NYC crackdown on illegal weed shops may face setback after judge orders Queens store to reopen
A store in Queens that was closed as part of the city's ongoing effort to crack down on illegal cannabis shops may reopen after a judge ruled that the city had made a legal error in shutting it down.
Legal marijuana sales bring $1.2M to Babylon, funding drug treatment and education
The town of Babylon has raked in nearly $1.2M from legal cannabis sales, with the funds being put towards drug treatment and education.
NYC's latest crackdown on illegal weed shops is finally shutting them down
Thousands of illegal marijuana shops have flourished in New York under lax enforcement, but new rules are allowing officials to quickly padlock doors.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
NYPD seizes 50 pounds of weed targeted towards minors from Brooklyn
The shop is located in the heart of a residential area next to a nail salon on a block full of homes, families, and children.
$85K to smoke weed and roll blunts? One Bay Area company is hiring
Smoakland is looking for a cannabis tester and blunt roller, and the company is offering a pretty penny for the role.
Brooklyn cannabis bust: NYPD seizes millions in illegal weed
Millions of dollars worth of illegal cannabis products stored in a Brooklyn warehouse are now in the possession of law enforcement.
Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
New York's legal weed program plagued by inexperienced leaders, report finds
New York’s legal cannabis market has been hampered by inexperienced leaders who treated the agency like a “mission-driven" startup rather than a government office, according to an internal review.
NYC Mayor to shut down unlicensed smoking, cannabis stores in all boroughs
NYC Mayor Eric Adams announced on Tuesday he will shut down unlicensed smoking and cannabis shops in all five boroughs.
Manhattan's first Black woman-owned cannabis dispensary opens
Nicole Lucien and her husband, Christopher, are on the cusp of bringing a long-time dream into reality.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.
Hochul calls on Google, Yelp to help root out illegal weed shops
Governor Kathy Hochul is calling on “social media and big tech companies" to take action and end what she’s calling the online promotion of illicit cannabis storefronts.
FDA recommends moving marijuana to lower-risk drug class: Key takeaways
A new FDA report found there is "credible scientific support" for the use of marijuana to treat some medical conditions. Here are some key takeaways from the report.