Governor Hochul has signed Senate Bill 2025-S3294A, delivering the most significant update to New York’s medical cannabis program since 2016. The law expands patient access, adds reciprocity, clarifies rights, and permits home cultivation for certified adults.
New York adds nine new adult-use cannabis dispensaries, bringing the total to 462. From Queens to Syracuse, each store expands safe access and strengthens the state’s equitable cannabis market.
Jessica García named Cannabis Control Board Chair, Joshua Norkin confirmed as Director of Authorities Budget Office in major NYS leadership updates.
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.
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.
New York’s cannabis market is evolving with new legislation allowing the sale of intoxicating hemp products and opening doors for out-of-state brands. A new branding license will help cannabis companies enter the state’s legal market, bypassing traditional processing requirements.
Stay up-to-date with New York’s cannabis market progress. Learn about OCM's efforts in regulating dispensaries, new adult-use store openings, and the crackdown on illicit operators like Big Chief Smoke Shop. Explore the latest developments shaping a safe, equitable cannabis industry.
Join the NYCannabis Grand Rounds on 2/24 at 4:20 PM ET for an expert-led session on cannabis in preventing and managing atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Dr. Maurice Hinson will present evidence-based insights, moderated by Sang Choi, offering valuable knowledge for healthcare professionals.
New York Attorney General secures a $6 million judgment against Big Chief Smoke Shop, an unlicensed cannabis retailer. The shop faced penalties for selling illegal cannabis products, undermining the state's regulated market. This action reinforces New York's crackdown on illicit cannabis operations.
