Hitman's 2023 Best Of New York Competition saw four days and nights of networking, judging and partying with cannabis industry legends and brands. Organizer Douglas Dracup explains the importance of community.
An emotional meeting ensued as New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and Cannabis Control Board (CCB) announced several bold actions like the awarding of 212 new dispensary licenses, a farmers' showcase, and expanded enforcement.
CannaLuxe Wellness Expo featured a wide array of health and wellness brands, primarily BIPOC-owned, focusing on creating intentionality when it comes to consumption. Read on to get a firsthand experience of the event.
Steph.V, founder and CEO of the powerhouse brand Certz, is known for producing numerous hip hop hits. But now he's opening up about his innovations within the legacy cannabis space, going from childhood poverty to hustling to building a multimillion-dollar enterprise.
East and West Coast brands joined together on July 4th for New Terp City. Hosted by cannabis pioneer Josh Schmidt, Sluggers Hit, Dee Thai and friends, the event on NY's Howard Beach was a welcoming elevated experience.
Grammy-nominated artist Divine RBG, best known for his work with dead prez and The D.E.Y., has devoted himself to cannabis and political advocacy for over 25 years. His latest album "Four Twenty Minutes" is a tribute to the plant and its creative vibrations.
In just two years of operation, Bodega Boyz has achieved success as Oklahoma's top flower provider, and gained footholds in multiple states and Canada. Founder Paras Chhabra opens up about how he started the brand and why he brings NYC style to cannabis lovers everywhere.
Ariel Palitz has overseen NYC's bars, restaurants and clubs as Founding Director of the city's Office of Nightlife (or "First Nightlife Mayor"). Now looking toward her next move, she shares her insights on the future of cannabis consumption lounges.
As two women-owned businesses, the founders of Work’N’Roll & HighGarden share the same values: curating a visually aesthetic space that fosters creativity and encourages genuine connection. Meet Elyssa Colón, Jackie Conroy &Julia Deviatkina, the minds behind these enterprises.
Acclaimed stylist, podcast host and content creator Vic Styles founded Black Girls Smoke, the community for women of color who love cannabis. She opens up about why BGS is a needed space, and her brands Good Day Flor and Cloud Haus.
From community leaders and educators to social media mavens and brand builders, these top-notch communicators have been paving the way in East Coast cannabis for years. They spoke their truth about what it really means to be women in cannabis.
The Cannabis World Congress and Business Expo (CWCBExpo) returns to New York's Javits Center June 1-3, 2023. Show Director Christine Ianuzzi shares what to expect, including the CannaVest East Institutional Capital Forum, Project Clean Slate's Expungement Clinic, and more.
The women of the East Coast legacy market come from all walks of life. Here's a glimpse into what empowers them as the cannabis industry transitions from legacy-to-legal. They surely prove that "girls is playas too."
WYNK, the most widely distributed cannabis seltzer in the U.S., arrives on NYC's retail shelves. The drink delivers a light, bubby social experience with just a "WYNK" of THC and CBD.
New Yorkers can enjoy fresh-baked cannabis sweets made with natural ingredients and safe dosing at Sweetooth, the city's first THC-infused bakeshop.
