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'King' Trump Says NYC Congestion Pricing Is Dead; Governor Fires Back: 'New York Hasn't Labored Under A King In Over 250 Years'

Deadly Bird Flu Strain Detected In Nevada Man: 4 Stocks To Watch (CORRECTED)

Uber, Lyft Could Gain From New York City Congestion Pricing They Championed

Deadly Bird Flu Strain Detected In Nevada Man: 4 Stocks To Watch (CORRECTED)

Uber, Lyft Could Gain From New York City Congestion Pricing They Championed

'Mystery Drone' Sightings Spark Investigations, Politicians Respond: 'Shoot Them Down,' Trump Says

Luigi Mangione Fights Extradition To New York On Murder Charge, Shouts At Press Outside Courthouse

'Mystery Drone' Sightings Spark Investigations, Politicians Respond: 'Shoot Them Down,' Trump Says

Luigi Mangione Fights Extradition To New York On Murder Charge, Shouts At Press Outside Courthouse

UnitedHealth 'Deeply Saddened' By Death Of Executive Brian Thompson: New York Police Offer $10K Reward For Information

Advocacy Groups Demand Gov. Hochul Appoint New Leadership For NY's Cannabis Office

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That Must Have Hurt: Unlicensed Cannabis Shop Owner Slapped With $9.5M Fine

New York AG Letitia James secures $9.5 million fine against unlicensed cannabis store owner George West for repeated violations.

Yelp, Google Should Remove Illegal Weed Shops Says Los Angeles Initiative To Clean Up Cannabis Search Results

Search engines and GPS platforms like Google and Apple Maps give legitimacy to unlicensed cannabis business in California by not distinguishing them from licensed dispensaries in respective search results. That's according to a measure that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved this week in a unanimous vote. The proposal introduced by Supervisor Lindsey Horvath seeks to remove illegal cannabis dispensaries from Google, Yelp and other search engine platforms, reported Los Angeles Times.The measure also directs several county agencies to compile reports within three months on possible actions to curb unauthorized cannabis advertising in the unincorporated areas of the county. It also says five county leaders are to draft and sign a letter urging several major websites "to voluntarily stop advertising illegal cannabis dispensaries in the County."

Is Mayor Adams' Crackdown On Illegal Cannabis Working? NYC Council Weighs In After 1,000+ Store Closures

NYC's Operation Padlock has shut 1,000 illegal cannabis shops and boosted legal sales by 97%. City Council reviews the crackdown's impact.

New York's Legal Cannabis Market Surpasses $500M After Crackdown On Illegal Shops

New York's legal cannabis sales surpass $500 million, driven by a crackdown on illicit dispensaries. Officials predict continued growth.

NY City Council To Hochul: Stop Cannabis Buffer Zone Loosening Because 'It Encourages Illegal Sales'

NYC Council urges Gov. Hochul to block the Cannabis Control Board's buffer zone waiver, fearing a flood of dispensaries.

Burglary Call Leads NYPD To $5M Illegal Cannabis Operation Bust In Queens

Explore the NYPD's bust of a multimillion-dollar illegal cannabis operation in Queens, amid crackdown boosting NYC's legal market.

Here's Where To Buy Legal Weed: New York's Cannabis Market Expands, Other States Are Keeping Up

As New York City's ‘Operation Padlock To Protect' gains momentum with New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams announcing recently more than 1,000 illicit cannabis stores have been shut down across the state, the state legal market is expanding. Gov. Hochul recently celebrated the opening of the 150th Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD), The Robinson's Dispensary, located in Albany. That number includes storefronts and temporary delivery-only (TDO) locations that are open and operating statewide.

New York Shuts Down Over 1,000 Illegal Cannabis Stores, Boosting Legal Sales By 72%

New York State has shut down over 1,000 illegal cannabis stores, leading to a 72% increase in legal cannabis sales.

New Yorkers In A Bind As Top-Shelf Cannabis Supply Falls Short, Could Home Cultivation Help?

New York's cannabis market faces a flower shortage. Home cultivation rules and regulatory changes aim to ease supply strain and boost sales.

Licensed But Closed: New York's Cannabis Dream Faces Bureaucratic Nightmare

New York's cannabis market faces delays with only 141 dispensaries open. State support issues and landlord struggles complicate the rollout.

New Leaders Of NY Cannabis Reg Body And Recent Industry Appointments You Need To Know About

Chris Alexander, the former head of the New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), resigned in May. Gov. Kathy Hochul first announced that Alexander's contract would not be renewed following its end in September. As Green Market Report's John Schroyer highlighted, the governor on Monday announced three new experts to lead the agency.S3 Collective has formed its governmental advisory committee (GAC).

Who Are New York's Cannabis Shoppers? Weedmaps Reveals Fresh Data Amid Legal Market Expansion

Weedmaps reveals New York's cannabis shopper trends, highlighting products, age preferences and high spending amid legal market expansion.

New York Greenlights Home Cannabis Cultivation, Issues 105 New Licenses - What You Need To Know

New York approves home cannabis cultivation and issues 105 new licenses, boosting the legal market and curbing the underground trade.

NY Approves Farmers Markets, FL Voters Eye Legalization Amid Banking Reform Stall, CA Advances Lounge Bill & More

New York approves permanent cannabis markets. Florida likely to legalize cannabis, but banking reform remains uncertain. More updates inside!

Governor Kathy Hochul Hits Brakes On NYC Congestion Pricing: What It Means For Truckers, Rideshare Apps

"Let's be real," Hochul said. A $15 charge "may not mean a lot to someone who has the means," but it can "break the budget" of a middle-class household.

NY Cannabis Office Overhauled: Gov. Hochul Plans To 'Unclog The Licensing Bottleneck'

NY Gov. Hochul announces overhaul of Office of Cannabis Management, aiming to unclog licensing backlog, combat illicit market, support equity.

To Flood Or Not To Flood NY's Retail Cannabis Market... That Is The Question: Industry Stakeholders Say Take It Slow

The Cannabis Association of New York, a group representing the legal marijuana industry cautioned Hochul and state cannabis regulators about the potential negative consequences of a dramatic increase in the number of cannabis shops.

Earthquake In NYC? Yup. Social Media Lights Up As Buildings Shake From 4.7 Magnitude

An earthquake that started in Tewksbury, N.J. rippled across the tri-state area; but it wasn't the first in 2024.

NY Shops Peddling Illegal Weed Could Lose Licenses To Sell Tobacco, Alcohol And Lottery Tickets Under New Bill

New York lawmakers are looking to expand on last year's efforts from state authorities to crack down on illicit cannabis sales statewide. Currently, a bill under which stores caught possessing or selling illicit cannabis in New York would end up without their licenses to sell cigarettes, alcohol and lottery tickets is reviewed by state lawmakers, reported the Journal News. Senate Bill S8847, sponsored by Sen. Jamaal T. Bailey (D) would "permit the revocation of a tobacco, liquor or gaming license of a business found to have sold or possessed illicit cannabis," according to an official summary of the bill's text. Under the legislation, the first illicit pot violation would result in a one-year revocation of state licenses to sell such products, while the second and third offenses carry three- and five-year license revocations, respectively. The measure was introduced in March and is currently debated by members of the Budget and Revenue Committee of the New York State Senate.

New York Gov Hochul Orders Review Of Cannabis Licensing Process After Numerous Setbacks

VA Gov. Vetoes Bill To End Cannabis Stigma In Childcare System, THC-Infused Hemp Products Swamp MA And More Updates

Discover the latest in cannabis regulation: VA parental rights debate, MA THC oversight, NYC landlord scandal and OR license limits.

Gov. Hochul And Legal Shop Owners Blast Social Media Companies Promoting Unlicensed Weed Stores In NY

Governor Hochul and legal dispensary owners confront social media giants promoting illegal cannabis, highlighting challenges in enforcement.

Are Social Media Giants Like Google & Meta Helping Illicit Pot Shops In New York? Some Cannabis Advocates Say Yes

Legal cannabis store owners in New York are demanding action against tech giants like Google and Meta for allegedly allowing unlicensed competitors to promote their businesses on platforms like social media. They are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to address this issue and potentially file a lawsuit against these companies. Market stakeholders and cannabis advocates, including the Service Disabled Veterans in Cannabis Association and the New York Cannabis Retail Association, are raising concerns about the prevalence of unlicensed cannabis shops operating openly despite state enforcement efforts. Although New York has cracked down on unauthorized sellers, imposing hefty fines, they have struggled to collect the penalties. With over 100 new marijuana business licenses approved and strict regulations in place, there is a push to hold tech companies accountable for enabling illicit cannabis activity and prioritizing consumer protection and upholding the law in the state.

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