Staten Island's first licensed cannabis dispensary, The Flowery, celebrated its grand opening. The store's owners, Shlomo Weinstock and Mohammed Elgaly, are the first Jewish and Muslim pair to operate a licensed cannabis business in New York.
New York governor Kathy Hochul proposed a significant change to the state's "potency tax" on cannabis products in the latest executive budget. The plan would instead implement a 9 percent excise tax to address industry stakeholders' concerns.
Created by Jamila Washington and Jessica Naissant, The Dope Connection is a transformative community and technology platform connecting consumers with BIPOC and diversely-owned brands in the cannabis industry.
Organically Connected is Long Island's premier chain of CBD retailers. But founder Spech is himself a piece of New York cannabinoid history - growing up with hip hop royalty, creating the popular 9/11 packs, and bringing people together through the plant that heals.
Welcome to Honeysuckle's Retail Dispensary Round-Up, bringing you regular updates on New York State's licensed businesses. This week: 2023 ends with the good, the bad, and the history of New York Haze at CONBUD.
One year ago, Housing Works Cannabis Co made history as New York State's first licensed adult-use dispensary. Today, HWCC celebrates its anniversary, reflecting on the highs and looking toward an expansive 2024.
Miss Grass, Honeysuckle Studios, and Union Square Travel Agency created "Faces of Cannabis," New York's first cannabis portrait gallery to break historic stigmas. The exhibit lit up Manhattan throughout December.
Acclaimed poet and producer Kirsten Chen shares her insights on a variety of CBD topicals from brands including TONIC and Liberate, and cannabis pre-rolls from Dubz Garden and The Heavy Smoke by hip hop legend Shiest Bubz.
Welcome to Honeysuckle's Retail Dispensary Round-Up. Following the lifting of the CAURD injunction, New York's retail program is back, opening 12 dispensaries and counting. From Albany to Rochester and Potsdam, the Bronx, Soho, and Brooklyn, the Empire State is a wild world of weed.
Join New York's cannabis community on December 12, 2023 for the inaugural High and Mighty Hanukkah Party at Soho's THC NYC museum! All faiths are welcome for fun, games, and a whole "latke" munchies in this holiday celebration.
In the first of her new running column, hip hop historian Mang-Yee Reverie shares behind-the-scenes memories of the Wu-Tang Clan's "New York State Of Mind" 2023 tour. The run included icons Nas and De La Soul, a perfect celebration of the 50th anniversary of hip hop.
Meet Integridy Farms, a cannabis brand based in the heart of Upstate New York that's true to its name. With its full-spectrum gummies, distinctive seasonal tin designs, and especially commitment to quality product, Integridy is a standout.
No Strings, a newly-launched nightlife group, drew crowds with its Halloween bash featuring artists and influencers including BKTHERULA, Monet McMichael, Jalen Noble, Harry Tate, Sire Vert and more.
The Shinnecock Indian Nation celebrated the official opening of Little Beach Harvest, the first tribally-owned and tax-free cannabis dispensary in Long Island, on November 15th.
Dazed Cannabis celebrates its grand reopening in Union Square starting November 9th. Co-founder Keshawn Warner discusses life with the plant, collaborating with "New York's Weed Godfather" Branson, and more.
