When Chris Faraone learned that petition circulators were gathering signatures outside Massachusetts retailers to put recreational cannabis back on the ballot, he decided to investigate.Outside a Trader Joe’s in Hanover and a Walmart in Weymouth, the veteran journalist and editor of Talking Joints Memo encountered what he believed were misleading explanations of a proposal that could dismantle the state’s regulated adult-use cannabis market.One […]

New York cannabis knows how to put on a show.At September’s Revelry Buyers’ Club, Pier 36 was buzzing with brands, buyers, cultivators, entrepreneurs, and industry hopefuls looking to stake their claim in one of the country’s most exciting cannabis markets.There were elaborate booths, innovative products, eye-catching packaging, celebrity-backed brands, and plenty of networking. The energy was unmistakable.New York cannabis has arrived. And […]

For most of this year, November 12 has been circled on calendars across the cannabis and hemp industries as the day federal law redefines what “hemp” legally means. As of today, that date just moved. The House passed a Senate-approved funding bill pushing the deadline to December 11, and it now heads to the President’s desk. The delay buys the hemp industry one more month. It does not settle the underlying fight, and for licensed cannabis […]

Gotham Buds opened across from the Apollo Theatre in 2023 as one of Harlem’s first licensed dispensaries, a symbol of what New York’s equity program was supposed to deliver. Three years later, the state has ruled that its owner never really had the business at all.On August 6, the Cannabis Control Board issued a declaratory ruling finding that Gotham Buds’ operating agreement violates the sole control requirements built into New York’s […]

When Chris Faraone learned that petition circulators were gathering signatures outside Massachusetts retailers to put recreational cannabis back on the ballot, he decided to investigate.Outside a Trader Joe’s in Hanover and a Walmart in Weymouth, the veteran journalist and editor of Talking Joints Memo encountered what he believed were misleading explanations of a proposal that could dismantle the state’s regulated adult-use cannabis market.One […]

New York cannabis knows how to put on a show.At September’s Revelry Buyers’ Club, Pier 36 was buzzing with brands, buyers, cultivators, entrepreneurs, and industry hopefuls looking to stake their claim in one of the country’s most exciting cannabis markets.There were elaborate booths, innovative products, eye-catching packaging, celebrity-backed brands, and plenty of networking. The energy was unmistakable.New York cannabis has arrived. And […]

For most of this year, November 12 has been circled on calendars across the cannabis and hemp industries as the day federal law redefines what “hemp” legally means. As of today, that date just moved. The House passed a Senate-approved funding bill pushing the deadline to December 11, and it now heads to the President’s desk. The delay buys the hemp industry one more month. It does not settle the underlying fight, and for licensed cannabis […]

Gotham Buds opened across from the Apollo Theatre in 2023 as one of Harlem’s first licensed dispensaries, a symbol of what New York’s equity program was supposed to deliver. Three years later, the state has ruled that its owner never really had the business at all.On August 6, the Cannabis Control Board issued a declaratory ruling finding that Gotham Buds’ operating agreement violates the sole control requirements built into New York’s […]

It finally happened.After decades of stalled hearings, political football, bureaucratic inertia, and enough legislative near-misses to fill a very depressing highlight reel, the federal government has officially moved marijuana off Schedule I. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed the order on Thursday, April 23, 2026, rescheduling state-licensed medical marijuana and any FDA-approved marijuana products from Schedule I to Schedule III […]

April 20, 2026. Across 24 states, tens of thousands of people are legally reaching for a joint, hitting a dispensary, or gathering at festivals that look nothing like the underground celebrations of a decade ago. Denver’s Mile High 420 Festival packs 50,000 people into Civic Center Park. KannaFest NYC lights up Long Island City. Washington Square Park fills with the kind of crowd that would’ve been arrested a generation ago.And yet.A brand-new […]

There’s a vacant Planet Wings building on Route 9 in Wappingers Falls that Frank Bocci couldn’t stop thinking about. High visibility. Constant traffic. A north-south corridor connecting half of Dutchess County to the heart of the Hudson Valley. Frank had already survived a failed hemp farm, a global pandemic, and two regulatory pivots. He wasn’t looking for easy. He was looking for right.That building was right.Root 9 Dispensary opened at 1546 […]

Some dispensaries sell cannabis. Nuna Harvest grew from it.Located at 696 Locust Street in the Fleetwood neighborhood of Mount Vernon, New York, Nuna Harvest is one of the most distinctive legal cannabis destinations in the greater New York metro area. It’s a 6,000-square-foot experience wrapped in deep purple and green, built by a Bronx native whose family has been in the cannabis business for three generations. In 2025, Leafly named it one […]

When a family names their cannabis dispensary after their daughter, it signals something deeper than business. It means legacy, values, and commitment extending beyond quarterly profits.Sage Seeds Dispensary isn’t another New York dispensary chasing trends in a crowded market. It’s a multi-generation family operation built on more than a dozen years of cannabis industry experience across multiple states. Founded by Sanjay Bakshi and his wife, […]

Ilusha Kait has been thinking about cannabis quality since before most of today’s legal dispensary owners knew what a terpene was. He spent the 1990s and 2000s operating in South Brooklyn’s legacy market, building product knowledge in an environment where reputation was everything and there were no second chances. When New York legalized adult-use cannabis, he didn’t pivot into the industry. He was already in it. He just finally had the license […]

Baseball is back. Spring Training 2026 is underway in Tampa, Aaron Judge is captaining Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, and the Bronx Bombers open their regular season on March 25 against the San Francisco Giants. The home opener at Yankee Stadium follows on April 3. That means tens of thousands of fans from New York, across the country, and around the world are about to make their way back to 161st Street in the South Bronx.Most of them […]

New York’s licensed cannabis community is gathering again. On March 13, 2026, the New York Cannabis Retail Association (NYCRA) hosts its 4th Annual Industry Event at The Chocolate Factory in Brooklyn, and this year’s turnout is expected to top 1,500 attendees.That’s not just a number. It’s a signal.In a market still fighting for stability, the fact that more licensed operators are showing up each year says something meaningful about where New […]

How Many Marijuana Strains Are There? Quick FactsKey InformationThe RealityCore Unique Strains~700 distinct genetic lineagesNamed Varieties3,600+ documented cultivarsNew Strains CreatedDozens added monthly through breedingWhy So Many?Easy hybridization, legal market expansion, breeder experimentationMain CategoriesIndica, Sativa, Hybrid (though scientifically outdated)What Actually MattersChemotype (terpenes + cannabinoids), not indica/sativa […]

How Much Does Cannabis Actually Cost in 2026? Quick Cannabis Pricing Reference QuantityWeightNational AverageCheapest StatesMost Expensive States1 Gram1g$10-$15$3-$5 (OR, MI)$15-$20 (DC, IL, NY)Eighth3.5g$30-$45$15-$25 (OR, MI)$50-$70 (DC, CT, NJ)Quarter7g$50-$75$30-$45 (OR, MI, WA)$90-$120 (DC, IL)Half Ounce14g$90-$130$50-$75 (MI, OR, WA)$150-$200 (DC, IL)Full Ounce28g$150-$300$60-$100 (MI, OR, CA)$500-$600 (DC, ND)Possession LimitVariesMost […]

Can Voters Lose Legal Weed? The short answer: yes, voters can lose legal cannabis. Longer answer: it happens through ballot initiatives, legislative overrides, court challenges, and constitutional amendments, and federal marijuana rescheduling does not prevent any of it.As repeal efforts gain momentum ahead of the 2026 election cycle, understanding how legalized weed can be undone is no longer theoretical. It is urgent.This explainer breaks down […]

2026 may be the year that legal cannabis loses ground in the United States. After more than a decade of steady legalization and reform, voters and policymakers in several states now face organized, well-funded efforts to roll back the very laws they once approved. This is not a fringe whisper. It’s a coordinated push with serious money behind it, serious implications for jobs and tax revenue, and a clear message: legal weed is not inevitable. […]

What’s the Actual Difference Between Resin and Rosin?Let’s cut through the noise: rosin is made with heat and pressure alone, while resin uses chemical solvents like butane or CO₂ to extract cannabinoids and terpenes from cannabis. One’s solventless, the other isn’t. That’s the headline, but if you’re dropping premium cash on concentrates, you deserve to know why this distinction matters.Both products deliver potent, terpene-rich experiences […]