New York's Best Events For July Fourth Weekend
Wondering what to do in New York this long July Fourth weekend? From summer concert series to art tours and food festivals, we've got the best events the Empire State has to offer.
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How Laurie Shapiro Found Her Own Flower
Artist Laurie Shapiro Showcases her Latest Cannabis Inspired Installation, 'Flowers Are Not a Crime’ at...
Shawanna E. Vaughn For New York State Assembly, 70th District: From Prison to Forbes to Politics
Shawanna E. Vaughn, founder of the nonprofit Silent Cry, is a first-time candidate for the New York State Assembly's 70th District (Harlem). But her lifelong experience with systemic inequities allows her to focus on the most important community needs.
2022 NYC Cannabis Parade and Rally Highlights: Schumer, Nadler, Redman and More
The 2022 NYC Cannabis Parade and Rally brought New Yorkers together again for a speaker lineup including policymakers, celebs, industry leaders and more.
I Can Relate: An Op-ed by Shawanna Vaughn: A Harlem Resident Running For for New York State Assembly, 70th District
Shawanna Vaughn is a new contender for New York State Assembly's 70th District. But she can relate to the Harlem community - here's why the people should vote for her to represent them in office.
How to Store and Care for your CBD with Steven Phan of Come Back Daily
Come Back Daily co-founder Steven Phan gives tips for finding the best CBD products for you and what to do with them at home.
CannPack East 2021: Cannabis Packaging Evolves as New York Industry Licensing and Regulation Grow
At CannPack East 2021, industry experts raised critical discussions on cannabis packaging licensing, regulation and design; the founders of the New York City Cannabis Industry Association explained why trade associations help push state legalization forward.
Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference 2021: New York Legalization, Sustainability and Style
The 2021 Luxury Meets Cannabis Conference brought together top-quality cannabis and mainstream brands at New York’s Hudson Yards for frank discussions on post-legalization retail, sustainability, and inclusivity in building a better industry.
NORML FORML 2021: New York Cannabis Legalization 50 Years in the Making
NORML FORML founder Michael O’Malley explains how 2021’s event honored NORML’s 50-plus years of cannabis advocacy and what makes New York’s cannabis community and legalization programs distinctive.
On Cloud Nine: High NY Founder Mike Z Talks Cannabis and Community
As New York joins the legal adult-use cannabis market, High NY founder Mike Z discusses diversity in the local cannabis community, social impact, and how to grow your network.
Legacy Transitions Motivate Industry Leaders at the Business of Cannabis New York
Social equity and legacy operators in New York drove the discussion at a summit of the cannabis industry's top minds. How do we put diversity at the forefront of the legal industry?
Would Eric Adams' "Police Reforms" Really Change the NYPD?
Democratic Mayoral candidate Eric Adams has branded himself "The People's Candidate" and claimed support for sweeping police reforms. But would any of his plans really change the NYPD's racially-biased practices? Welcome, folks, to an idea of the Adams administration.
New York Makes Leap Towards Cannabis Legalization
Governor Andrew Cuomo and legislative leaders have come to agreements on the continuing saga of...
Light Up Your Life With New York Botanical Garden's Outdoor Installation "GLOW"
The holiday season is over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still be...
New York Decriminalization Law Decriminalizes People Too
Along with this shift in attitude has been a shift in the laws pertaining to the plant, allowing it to be decriminalized for medical use in thirty-three states and recreationally legal in eleven.
