New York's legal cannabis industry reaches a new milestone as the Office of Cannabis Management launches its first Cannabis Showcase Event, creating new opportunities for licensed growers, processors, and independent businesses to connect directly with consumers through regulated pop-up experiences.
New York has launched the nation's first Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity, bringing together leading medical institutions to provide evidence-based cannabis education, clinician training, and public health research.
As World Cup visitors prepare to travel through New York, the Office of Cannabis Management is reminding consumers to buy only from licensed dispensaries, understand state laws, and consume responsibly while supporting the regulated market.
Select brings the Better Challenge to NYC on June 23–24 at Lavan Midtown. Experience Briq 2 alongside live DJs, a live art installation, World Cup streaming, curated bites, premium giveaways, and immersive activations in an unforgettable setting.
Hip-hop legend Havoc is bringing ownership, culture, and community together with the grand opening of The Bridge dispensary in Astoria, Queens. The weekend celebration features appearances by The Alchemist, Funk Flex, and Kid Capri as New York cannabis culture takes center stage.
The Daily Green and RYTHM are bringing summer vibes to Times Square with a two-month sweepstakes featuring a $4,200 Montauk getaway, instant-win scratch-off prizes, beach-themed activations, and live DJs as cannabis retail becomes increasingly experience-driven.
New York lawmakers have passed landmark legislation targeting cannabis inversion, a practice that allows illicit products to enter the legal market. If signed by Governor Hochul, the bill would establish the nation’s first statutory framework to combat the issue.
New York State opens applications for Cannabis Showcase Events, allowing licensed dispensaries to sell at pop-ups, markets, and public events with municipal approval. The program expands retail access while maintaining strict safety, age, and compliance standards.
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.
What separates stores that last from those that fade? From audience strategy to inventory discipline and smart scaling, top retail operators share what they’d do differently—and how they build momentum beyond opening day.
Wingz in the Trap is redefining NYC nightlife—blending music, food, and culture into a platform that goes beyond parties. From 4/20 in New York to multi-city expansion, this is where real moments happen.
Artist Redd Ryan transformed Brooklyn’s Pancakes & Booze Art Show into a cinematic art experience with Я WORKS Studios—featuring a live lion installation, street interventions, and a $5,000 Honeysuckle collaboration piece that anchored the showcase.
Smokiez Edibles grew from a small family startup into one of the most recognizable gummies brands in the cannabis industry. Inside the company’s rise, its expansion across U.S. markets, and its role in New York’s evolving edibles scene.
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.
From Sacramento closets to global genetics, David Polley built Preferred Gardens through relentless pheno hunting and obsession with quality. This Honeysuckle Media cover story traces Polley’s rise, his breeding philosophy, and the chase for cannabis’ next unicorn.
