NY State Police step up patrols to combat rise of marijuana-impaired driving
According to a new survey, almost 60% of drivers who use marijuana in legal states admit to driving under the infulence.
Pennsylvania police department offering bag of Doritos to 'check your product' on 4/20
People who turn in their dealers can also claim a free family-size bag of Doritos, according to the department.
Americans are reportedly spending more money on cannabis than chocolate
Sales of legal pot are expected to climb to nearly $57 billion by 2028.
New York OKs 99 more pot shop licenses after court ruling
A federal court ruling last fall put retail licensing on hold in some regions, including Brooklyn and the Buffalo area. But a federal appeals court lifted most of that injunction last week.
Wrestling legend Ric Flair launches new cannabis company: Edibles changed my life
The wrestling icon is teaming up with Carma Holdings founder and president Chad Bronstein to launch the celebrity-inspired product.
Ruling allows some pot dispensary licenses in New York to go ahead
New York officials will be able to issue licenses for recreational marijuana dispensaries in some parts of the state.
Crackdown proposed for illegal pot shops in New York
New York authorities would be given expanded power to shut down illegal pot shops and levy fines of up to $200,000 under legislation proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
NY cannabis agencies sued by medical marijuana providers
The lawsuit filed claims that state cannabis regulators exceeded their legal authority when they opened up the first batch of applications in August only to people with past pot convictions or their relatives, instead of to everyone.
Yonkers police crack down on smoke shops selling marijuana without license
Yonkers police have confiscated more than $30,000 worth of illegal cannabis products since last September.
Uptick in marijuana-related ER visits among kids causes concern for New York parents
Police said they are seeing a particular uptick in ER visits for kids who get their hands on weed gummies.
Oklahomans vote 'no' on recreational marijuana
Oklahoma voters have rejected a state question to allow recreational use of marijuana.
New York doubles number of retail marijuana licenses to 300
New York is doubling the number of licenses it’s awarding for a first round of legal marijuana shops.
Mayor Adams calls for tougher laws as illegal cannabis stores reach 1,500
Mayor Eric Adams is calling for tougher laws to crack down on the illegal marijuana shops that have popped up all around New York City.
Your dog may be eating cannabis, here are the symptoms to look out for
Dogs are accidentally eating cannabis residue left in parks and city streets, here are the symptoms to look out for.
Violence spikes at NYC smoke shops
A spate of citywide smoke shop robberies has police and residents on heightened alert.
Raids target illegal cannabis sales on Staten Island
Officers searched and found secret compartments that were hiding illegal cannabis and tobacco products at stores that were searched.
FDA declines to regulate CBD as foods, supplements; calls on Congress for fix
Despite a massive and growing market, the FDA said there’s not enough evidence about CBD to confirm that it's safe for use in foods or as a dietary supplement.
NYPD: 1,300 illegal marijuana stores in NYC
It’s hard to miss the marijuana shops on almost every block in New York City.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
Number of ER visits for elderly people using marijuana skyrocket
The number of senior citizens going to emergency rooms for marijuana-related issues has skyrocketed in the past few years.