Sweetlife NYC is redefining the dispensary experience on the Upper East Side with curated products, concierge-level service, and seamless Manhattan delivery. More than a retail shop, it’s a hospitality-driven destination built around quality, discretion, and everyday ease.
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The Jews in Weed community gathered at Torches Dispensary in Manhattan for a vibrant Purim celebration blending Jewish tradition with cannabis culture. The event featured music, cannabis activations, infused beverages, and industry networking among nearly 100 guests.
Sweetlife’s 2nd Annual Après Ski brought its growing community to the mountains for a weekend of connection, premium giveaways, and elevated vibes. Expanding nearly tenfold from year one, the event shows how far the SweetLife movement has come—and where it’s headed next.
Happy Munkey reopens in Downtown Brooklyn, marking a full-circle homecoming for one of NYC’s original consumption lounges. From underground roots to licensed retail, the beloved brand continues shaping New York cannabis culture through community and continuity.
Chrome Flwrs is a New York State–licensed cannabis dispensary in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, blending curated cannabis, local culture, and community energy. From park days to late nights, it’s Brooklyn weed done right.
Blue Lobster is the 2025 THCa Flower Strain of the Year at Sherlocks Glass, known for its balanced effects, terpene-rich aroma, and intentional living-soil cultivation. A customer-favorite praised for calm clarity, clean burn, and consistency.
New York’s Office of Cannabis Management has implemented updated cannabis marketing and packaging rules, expanded seed-to-sale support with Metrc, and announced new dispensary openings statewide—marking a key moment for licensees and consumers as the market continues to grow.
Stiiizy has acquired 12 former Gold Flora dispensaries in a $25M court-ordered auction, solidifying its position as California’s largest cannabis retailer. The takeover marks a major power shift in a turbulent market where consolidation is reshaping the future of legal cannabis.
HoneyGrove Dispensary in Clementon, NJ hosts a three-day cultural weekend Dec 12–14 with Philly legend Beanie Sigel, live music, interactive art, and a Toys for Tots drive—showcasing how the award-winning dispensary is redefining cannabis community culture
Sweetlife, the Upper East Side’s design-forward dispensary, is teaming up with EUREKA Vapor for a holiday giveaway featuring a real Hermès Birkin Bag. Discover how this luxury-meets-cannabis moment is redefining New York’s retail culture.
Sherlocks Glass & Dispensary blends art and cultivation with solventless THCa perfection. Explore their acclaimed Blue Lobster strain and premium rosin — all legally shipped nationwide.
Indigenous-owned Skyworld releases “Stay Puft,” a Halloween hybrid blending Grape Gasoline × Marshmallow OG with Indigenous-rooted intention and celestial storytelling. Sweet nostalgia, ethical cultivation, and unity under one sky.
Only Pushing Pressure and Ralfy The Plug brought cannabis, culture, and community together at Sunset Social Club for an unforgettable terp tasting and listening experience — marking the LA debut of one of California’s hottest rising brands.
The Herbal Care THC, New York City’s 8th licensed adult-use dispensary, made state history as the first legal cannabis shop in New York to unionize. Owner Markel Bababekov says the move marks a turning point for fairness, transparency, and collaboration across the rapidly growing industry.
