The Flowery, New York’s fastest-growing cannabis retailer, celebrates its Chinatown debut this weekend with music, food, and top-tier cannabis brands. Join the June 21st grand opening for Scarr’s Pizza, DJ sets, Ben & Jerry’s, and more at 70 Canal Street.
Nick Bryan of Golden State Banana is taking his legendary genetics global. With roots in California and partnerships from New York to South Africa, he’s working with the world’s best cultivators to grow elite strains with soul, quality, and legacy.
Silver Cannabis Company has officially opened Lake George’s first licensed dispensary, blending plant-based retail with local roots and regional tourism. Backed by Silver Therapeutics, the store honors a legacy of community and celebrates a new era in upstate wellness.
Jessica García named Cannabis Control Board Chair, Joshua Norkin confirmed as Director of Authorities Budget Office in major NYS leadership updates.
Kiss My Grass premieres at Tribeca 2025, spotlighting Mary Pryor’s urgent call for equity in cannabis. The film centers Black women entrepreneurs fighting for access, ownership, and justice in an industry built on their exclusion.
Ride the wave—Coney Island just got its first licensed cannabis dispensary. High Tidez blends coastal vibes with premium products and community roots, now open on Surf Avenue with delivery across NYC. 🌊🌿 @hightidezci
New York State expands legal cannabis with 52 new adult-use licenses, 68% awarded to Social and Economic Equity (SEE) applicants. Plus: new dispensary openings, seed-to-sale tracking, and the Buy Legal map launch.
From publisher to dispensary founder, Christina de Giovanni’s journey from The Emerald Magazine to building a three-storefront cannabis brand in NYC is rewriting the playbook on equity, legacy, and community-first business in the legal market.
Smoke DZA opens up about his deep-rooted relationship with the plant, launching a potent new strain, and co-founding Fourth Rope wrestling with Westside Gunn—all while keeping his creative energy grounded in real life and real hustle.
Jeff Schultz, a former hedge fund attorney, has become a leading voice in cannabis law and policy. From shaping New York’s adult-use rollout to advising top brands, his journey reflects the power of passion, advocacy, and legal expertise in a shifting industry.
From launching a cannabis cookbook campaign to leading a powerhouse agency with nearly 50 clients, Rosie Mattio transformed modern media for the plant. With offices in NYC, LA, and Toronto, her firm is shaping the future of cannabis branding and communication.
Akallah Figueroa, aka 24K, is NYC’s self-proclaimed flower head and terp queen. From discovering her roots at Happy Munkey to sharing her top picks like Runtz, Alien Cookies, and Baja Blaze vapes, she’s blazing a new trail in the culture
New York’s cannabis market hits new highs with 366 dispensaries, workforce training programs, and a statewide education campaign. OCM leads with equity, safety, and science to grow a smarter, more inclusive industry.
The Cannaleptic Rating, a first-of-its-kind cannabis scoring system inspired by the Wine Score, has launched in New York. Now used by brands like Foy, Florist Farms, and Umamii, the system helps consumers easily evaluate quality through data, aroma, taste, and effect.
Dynasty Commodities opens its Harlem dispensary with a 420 block party featuring Jadakiss, Remy Ma, Jim Jones, Dave East, and more. Co-founded by NY Giants star Jon Beason and Rich Jospitre, the launch marks a major cultural milestone in New York’s legal space.
