Jessica García and Joshua Norkin Confirmed to Lead Key New York State Agencies
Jessica García named Cannabis Control Board Chair, Joshua Norkin confirmed as Director of Authorities Budget Office in major NYS leadership updates.
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Kiss My Grass Premieres at Tribeca: Mary Pryor’s Powerful New Film Demands Equity for Black Women in Cannabis
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.
High Tidez Opens in Coney Island, Bringing Elevated Cannabis Retail to the Boardwalk
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 Approves 52 Cannabis Licenses, Expands Dispensary Access & Social Equity in May 2025
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 Print to Plant: Christina de Giovanni Builds the Emerald Enterprise in New York’s Legal Market
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: The Harlem Wordsmith Talks Legacy, Lifestyle, Fourth Rope Wrestling, and a High-Powered Strain That’s All His Own
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: From Hedge Fund Lawyer to Cannabis Advocate
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.
How Rosie Mattio Built the Nation’s Leading Cannabis PR Firm from the Ground Up
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.
Miss Connoisseur With the TERPs: Meet Akallah Figueroa aka 24K, Flower Head Extraordinaire
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
Empire State Rising: New York’s Cannabis Landscape Grows Through Equity, Education, and Innovation
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.
Cannaleptic Rating Launches in New York, Bringing Wine-Style Scoring to Cannabis Products
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.
Jadakiss, Remy Ma, Jim Jones, and More to Celebrate Grand Opening of Dynasty Commodities in Harlem This Friday
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.
The Flowery Celebrates 420 With Festivals, Storewide Deals, and Community Events in New York and Florida
The Flowery, New York’s largest cannabis retailer, celebrates 420 with Flowery Fest in Staten Island, a Miami party at Factory Town, and exclusive deals across 16 stores in NY and FL. Honeysuckle talks with team lead Katie Seccombe about culture, connection, and za for life.
Emerald Dispensary’s 420 Week: A Citywide Celebration of Culture, Community, and Flower Power
Emerald Dispensary lights up NYC this 420 with 25% off storewide, free pre-rolls, and daily brand activations at both Brooklyn and Manhattan locations. Don’t miss FLAMER’s picnic bus ride, BOGO edibles, and four full days of elevated celebration.
Diamonds, Flavor, and Flight: Rove Brings the Future of Cannabis to 420
Discover Rove’s 2025 420 collection featuring ultra-potent live resin diamond vapes and triple-infused Ice Pack prerolls. Explore premium strains like Strawberry Cough, Apple Fritter, and Watermelon Burst across 12+ legal markets.
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