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Sweetlife on the Upper East Side is raffling off a genuine Birkin bag.

Upper East Side

A Upper East Side cannabis dispensary is raffling off a Birkin bag — here’s how you can enter the giveaway

Posted on November 26, 2025

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary, a legal cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks: Three cannabis products that pair with giving thanks, family and food

Posted on November 22, 2025

Cannabis

Kush Queen brings wellness to the forefront of the cannabis industry

Posted on November 19, 2025

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary, a legal cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks: These three cannabis flowers are real treats for every stoner to enjoy this Halloween

Posted on October 28, 2025

a side-by-side of NYC Bud's exterior and interior at their Midtown cannabis store

Cannabis

NYC BUD pays homage to Grand Central with opening of new Manhattan cannabis dispensary

Posted on October 28, 2025

Curaleaf's new products: Anthem Pre-rolls and Select ACE vapes.

Cannabis

Curaleaf launches two new cannabis products in New York, putting innovative spin on classic offerings

Posted on October 25, 2025

Osbert Orduna, CEO of The Cannabis Place in Queens, has been one of the lead organizers of the movement to protect dispensaries impacted by New York’s revised school-distance rule and is among 12 licensees suing to block the change.

Cannabis

Judge temporarily halts school-distance rule change, letting cannabis dispensaries stay put for now

Posted on September 25, 2025

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary, a legal cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks: Let’s get nostalgic with 3 cannabis pre-rolls and buds to amplify your autumn chill

Posted on September 23, 2025

the founders of Tokin Jew Will Cohen and Ben Kraim.

Cannabis

Tokin’ Jew founders on using comedy and cannabis to build connection and fight antisemitism

Posted on September 21, 2025

Jeeter cannabis products

Cannabis

California-based cannabis brand Jeeter officially launches in New York

Posted on September 17, 2025

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary, a legal cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks: Three cannabis pre-rolls and flowers to try as summer winds down

Posted on August 26, 2025

a side by side of The Daily Green, a licensed cannabis dispensary in new york city.

Midtown Manhattan

The Daily Green opens in Times Square, bringing news motif to cannabis dispensary

Posted on August 26, 2025

Osbert Orduna, CEO of The Cannabis Place in Queens, has been one of the lead organizers of the movement to protect dispensaries impacted by New York’s revised school-distance rule and is among 12 licensees suing to block the change.

Cannabis

‘We followed the rules’: 12 NYC cannabis businesses sue state to block school-distance rule change

Posted on August 16, 2025

Fernando Pena and Suzanne Furbote, owners of Late Bloomers in Queens, say their state-approved dispensary location is now out of compliance due to the recent change in proximity rules. Pena urged Governor Hochul to intervene before their business faces closure.

Cannabis

‘Generational wealth to generational debt’: Cannabis retailers warn of financial ruin without swift action on proximity rule

Posted on August 8, 2025

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The Flowery brings eighth New York City store to the East Village with emphasis on building community

Posted on August 8, 2025

Some cannabis business owners fear their livelihoods could go up in smoke if lawmakers don’t act soon.

Cannabis

Cannabis dispensary owners demand Albany special session to pass protection bill amid proximity rule change

Posted on August 5, 2025

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QNS

More than $2.5M worth of marijuana confiscated during raids in Maspeth, Long Island City: DA

Stephanie Savocchi, co-founder of Alto dispensary, works behind the counter at the family-run cannabis shop in Tribeca on Aug. 1. The business is among dozens statewide impacted by a state zoning miscalculation now under legislative review.

Cannabis

Family-run Tribeca dispensary among 89 NYC shops in limbo after cannabis law misstep; Hochul vows no closures amid scramble for legislative fix

Posted on August 1, 2025

People in a yoga class standing

Cannabis

When weed meets wellness: a look inside HighYoga’s mindful movement classes

Posted on July 30, 2025

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary, a legal cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks: High times in NYC this summer call for three cannabis buds to try

Posted on July 29, 2025

Man in baseball cap and white shirt speaks to people at cannabis fair

Cannabis

Budding idea: NYC ought to be the ‘cannabis capital’ of America, Mayor Adams says at Harlem fair

Posted on July 27, 2025

Professional artist tattooing woman's arm with machine in salon, closeup

Midtown Manhattan

Get inked at tattoo pop-up at Culture House dispensary in Midtown

Posted on July 18, 2025

a selection of Koa branded cannabis pre-rolls.

Cannabis

Koa brings sloth conservation to the cannabis space

Posted on July 16, 2025

Alex Norman and Louis W. Colón are opening Budega NYC's flagship store in Brooklyn.

Brooklyn

Brooklyn ‘Budega’ aims to transform cannabis market with culture

Posted on June 25, 2025

Sasha Colby is seen during Meet + Ki with fans at the Travel Agency in Brooklyn, New York.

Brooklyn

Sasha Colby launches new limited edition pre-roll at The Travel Agency in Brooklyn

Posted on June 24, 2025

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary, a legal cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks | Three New York cannabis products to try out this summer

Posted on June 24, 2025

group of people people pose in front of verdi cannabis dispensary

Brooklyn Paper

Father and son bring Verdi Cannabis to Park Slope, turning family loss Into legacy

ayrloom cannabis infused rose cider

Cannabis

New York-based cannabis brand ayrloom releases new infused rosé cider

Posted on June 13, 2025

The exterior of Culture House

Midtown dispensary Culture House offers discount for Knicks fans amid playoff season

Posted on May 28, 2025

Jetty Extracts cannabis products

Cannabis

Jetty Extracts expands the Shelter Project, program providing free cannabis to low-income cancer patients, to New York

Posted on May 27, 2025

Angelo Kitkas, owner of Flower Power Dispensary, a legal cannabis dispensary.

Cannabis

Angelo’s Picks | Three NYC-based cannabis products worth lighting up

Posted on May 27, 2025

an assortment of cannabis products made by Florette

Cannabis

Father-daughter duo brings style and substance to New York cannabis scene with Florette

Posted on May 26, 2025

The exterior of the Travel Agency soho store next to cannabis products

Soho

The Travel Agency opens new cannabis retail store in Soho

Posted on May 26, 2025

all good dispensary

Brooklyn Paper

All Good Dispensary opens in Brooklyn with a focus on wellness, safety, and locally-grown cannabis

Carmelo Anthony poses with Terp Bros staff and customers on Wednesday evening. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Queens Post

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony brings STAYME7O cannabis brand to Astoria’s Terp Bros

Carmelo Anthony poses with Terp Bros staff and customers on Wednesday evening. Photo: Ramy Mahmoud.

Astoria Post

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony brings STAYME7O cannabis brand to Astoria’s Terp Bros

Marijuana joint in the hand, drugs concept for 4/20

Cannabis

Here’s your guide to 4/20 events across New York City

Posted on April 16, 2025

cannabis dispensary Token

QNS

Rego Park welcomes Token, new cannabis dispensary that aims to build strong community ties

cans of ayrloom

Cannabis

Ayrloom brings lineup of cannabis-infused beverages to New York’s edible market

Posted on April 15, 2025

gummies and boxes from Charlie Fox

Midtown Manhattan

Charlie Fox brings comfy, luxury cannabis experience to Times Square

Posted on April 15, 2025

Kiva's newest bar is the Everything Bagel Seasoning Dark Chocolate edible.

Cannabis

Kiva launches new Everything Bagel cannabis-infused chocolate bar in New York dispensaries ahead of 4/‌20

Posted on April 14, 2025

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How Green Genius Dispensary Is Redefining Cannabis Retail in Manhattan’s Competitive Market

Posted on April 9, 2025

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Hidden Gems of Gramercy: Green Genius Dispensary’s Neighborhood Guide for Cannabis Enthusiasts

Posted on March 31, 2025

people from Jews in Weed at an event

Cannabis

Jews in Weed builds community through cannabis at events across the country

Posted on March 25, 2025

Steve Urbano cuts the ribbon at the grand opening of Nice Yield on Jackson Avenue. Photo: Shane O'Brien.

Queens Post

New dispensary Nice Yield opens in Hunters Point, blending West Coast expertise with Queens roots

Ariella Vaakil (pictured) is one of many New Yorkers who opted to use cannabis rather than alcohol this St. Patrick's Day.

Cannabis

Going green: Why some New Yorkers leaned toward cannabis over alcohol on St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 18, 2025

Big Chief, an illegal dispensary, was previously located on 74th Street and 3rd Avenue

Brooklyn Paper

Big Chief: Unlicensed Brooklyn smoke shop hit with $6 million penalty

NY: The Flowery Williamsburg Opening

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn welcomes The Flowery’s fourth cannabis dispensary in NYC

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