Jaime Lubin is Honeysuckle's Editor-At-Large. Her writing has appeared in HuffPost, Observer, Billboard and more. Also an actress and singer, she can be found on Twitter and Instagram (@jaimelubin).
One year ago, Housing Works Cannabis Co made history as New York State's first licensed adult-use dispensary. Today, HWCC celebrates its anniversary, reflecting on the highs and looking toward an expansive 2024.
In a move building on last year's policy reforms, President Biden announced today his intention to expand the criteria for cannabis pardons. Individuals convicted of simple possession, attempted possession, and cannabis use on federal land are now eligible for expungement of their charges.
Miss Grass, Honeysuckle Studios, and Union Square Travel Agency created "Faces of Cannabis," New York's first cannabis portrait gallery to break historic stigmas. The exhibit lit up Manhattan throughout December.
The first Emjays International Cannabis Awards took place on November 30, 2023 at Las Vegas's famous Pearl Theater. Produced by Farechild and MJBizCon, presented by Advanced Vapor Devices, the event featured celebrities, cannabis creativity, and fun galore.
Meet Integridy Farms, a cannabis brand based in the heart of Upstate New York that's true to its name. With its full-spectrum gummies, distinctive seasonal tin designs, and especially commitment to quality product, Integridy is a standout.
The first annual Emjay Awards for ancillary cannabis brands will take place November 30, 2023 from Farechild and MJBizCon in Las Vegas. Award hosts Mike Glazer and Mary Jane Gibson, creators of Weed + Grub podcast, share insights on comedy, cannabis, and their biggest gig ever ahead of the show.
The first annual Emjay Awards for ancillary brands in the cannabis industry will take place November 30, 2023, from Farechild and MJBizCon in Las Vegas. Farechild founders David Tran and James Zachodni tell us everything to "know before you go" to the landmark event.
Dazed Cannabis celebrates its grand reopening in Union Square starting November 9th. Co-founder Keshawn Warner discusses life with the plant, collaborating with "New York's Weed Godfather" Branson, and more.
The New York CAURD Coalition is officially rebranding as the New York Cannabis Retail Association (NYCRA) with a free-to-attend fundraiser event on October 27th. Co-founder Jayson Tantalo explains the organization's resources for new licensees.
Media personality Charlamagne tha God, hip hop icon Raekwon the Chef of the Wu-Tang Clan, and civil rights attorney Bakari Sellers announced the plans for their historic Hashstoria cannabis operation in a project aimed to revitalize Newark, New Jersey.
The Roll Out Jam, a family-friendly event at Rockefeller Center on September 17th, turns the famous rink into a roller rink while bringing disability awareness to the front. Featuring artists TapWaterz, Ryan O'Neil, Heidi Latsky and more, the event benefits nonprofit The Axis Project.
New York's small business owners throughout the cannabis industry shared anger and pain as the state's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Cannabis Control Board (CCB) expanded market access to licenses and made plans for corporate Registered Organizations to enter adult-use.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has recommended that cannabis be moved to Schedule III. Industry experts say this could create a path for federal legalization - but would it really be the legal industry we want?
Ahead of On The Revel's 2nd Annual Revelry Block Party in Bed-Stuy, the brand's Chief Impact Officer Jason Starr shares insights on past Revelry events, the importance of social equity, and thoughts on New York's changing cannabis market.
Coss Marte, founder of the fitness brand CONBODY, is revolutionizing the cannabis-criminal justice narrative with his retail brand CONBUD. With his upcoming New York CAURD-licensed dispensary, Marte is going to break stigmas and change the industry's language.
