The New York Cannabis Retail Association (NYCRA) kicks off events season with their 2024 Industry Party on January 20th. Featuring beats from DJ Cat Ouellette, food by Chef For Higher, and the state's top 50 brands, it's a soiree you can't miss!
Staten Island's first licensed cannabis dispensary, The Flowery, celebrated its grand opening. The store's owners, Shlomo Weinstock and Mohammed Elgaly, are the first Jewish and Muslim pair to operate a licensed cannabis business in New York.
New York governor Kathy Hochul proposed a significant change to the state's "potency tax" on cannabis products in the latest executive budget. The plan would instead implement a 9 percent excise tax to address industry stakeholders' concerns.
Created by Jamila Washington and Jessica Naissant, The Dope Connection is a transformative community and technology platform connecting consumers with BIPOC and diversely-owned brands in the cannabis industry.
Organically Connected is Long Island's premier chain of CBD retailers. But founder Spech is himself a piece of New York cannabinoid history - growing up with hip hop royalty, creating the popular 9/11 packs, and bringing people together through the plant that heals.
The famous Humboldt Seed Company in California hosted the World's Largest Phenotype Hunt with 100+ participants in 2023. Now, as they release winning strains, Product Executive Halle Pennington gives us the inside scoop.
At the crossroads of culinary and cannabis, two dynamic players have their sights set on telling a new story through food, flower, and some damn fine beverages. Join MAISON BLOOM and Sonoma Hills Farm for Cannabis Mezze - where fine dining collides with craft cannabis.
In the latest for his running column, cannabis pioneer Ricardo Baca of Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency, explores why regulated weed is safer than what's on the illicit market. Read on for healthier choices you can make.
Are you participating in Dry January? If so, Cali Sober - a beverage infused with hemp-derived THC - will help you focus on wellness. The brand's founder/CEO Flip Croft-Caderao shares his vision for a new approach to sobriety.
3IsFor, a creative studio bringing stories from the cannabis industry to life, was founded by 3 childhood friends. Growing Up Hip Hop star JoJo Simmons, CBS producer David Dow, and farmer Kris Karl share their mission to empower others in the cannabis space.
PleasureMed brings a unique experience to Los Angeles with a dispensary downstairs and a consumption lounge-style restaurant upstairs. Founder Brian Robinson, also owner of the famous Pleasure Chest, explains the concept behind the new business.
Welcome to Honeysuckle's Retail Dispensary Round-Up, bringing you regular updates on New York State's licensed businesses. This week: 2023 ends with the good, the bad, and the history of New York Haze at CONBUD.
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.
California cannabis brand Clade9, known for genetically precise flower, hosted its latest Tastemakers event to sample new strains in downtown Los Angeles. Founder/CEO Dave Holmes explains the sampling process.
Hometown Hero, a cannabis company based in Austin, Texas, is veteran-owned and dedicated to giving back to those serving our country. Though veterans' options are often limited when it comes to cannabis access, the Hometown Hero team works to educate, advocate, and provide wellness tools for all.
