Alien Invasion: Hall of Flowers Hits New York as West Coast Brands Touch Down
This article originally appeared in the Cannabis Confidential newsletter. You can subscribe here. I had heard of Hall of Flowers for years, the cannabis industry’s hallmark event that has historically been held in California. They’ve been hosting large-scale fetes since 2018 and per their website, Hall of Flowers is open only to exhibiting brands, licensed […]
New York Dispensaries Beat the State in Court and Get to Stay Open (for Now)
A New York Supreme Court judge has granted a preliminary injunction that protects more than 150 licensed cannabis dispensaries from being forced to relocate or shut down after the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) abruptly changed how it measures distance from schools. The decision is the first major victory for a coalition of operators, […]
High Times Cannabis Cup New York: 3 Weeks Left To Sign Up
The countdown is on: there are just three weeks left to sign up for the High Times Cannabis Cup New York: People’s Choice Edition 2025, the largest People’s Choice Cup in High Times history. This year’s competition is recreational only. All products must be licensed by New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and comply […]