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Sweet Deception: The Bitter Truth Behind Contaminated Mushroom Chocolate

The CDC and FDA have received reports of severe illness following consumption of Diamond Shruumz brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies reported to multiple poison control centers across the US. As of August, a total of 145 illnesses, including 59 hospitalizations, have been reported in 29 states...
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A Culinary Journey from Jamaica to Buffalo: The Story of Chef Big Wayne

Chef Big Wayne's story is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. Born and raised in Jamaica, Big Wayne's love for cooking began in his grandmother's kitchen, where he learned the secrets of Jamaican cuisine by watching her cook and then experimenting with his friends. This early expos...
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Grow Into Fall

Hello W.N.Y. As fall approaches, the Northeast region need not worry about powdery mildew or other mires. I met and know Mike Walsh from Fractional Growth -- Mike and Brady "the wizard" grind up crops of indica, sativa, hybrids, and hemp cannabis, then ferment the ground-up cannabis with blackstrap...
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A Potential Game-Changer for PTSD: MAPS PBC Files First NDA for MDMA-Assisted Therapy

MAPS Public Benefit Corporation (MAPS PBC), a leader in rethinking mental healthcare, has taken a major step towards revolutionizing PTSD treatment. They've submitted a New Drug Application (NDA) to the FDA for MDMA-assisted therapy, potentially opening the door to the first psychedelic-based treatm...
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Empire State Cannabis Update: A Primer on Adult-Use Cannabis Advertising

The Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) announced at the March 2, 2023 Cannabis Control Board (“CCB”) meeting that it is doubling the size of the Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (“CAURD”) program from 150 to 300 licensees, underscoring its commitment to...
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The First Cannabis Dispensary License in Upstate NY: Who Got it?

Loretto Health and Rehabilitation, a large nursing home and senior health care services provider based in Syracuse, NY, is the first organization in Upstate New York to be awarded a cannabis dispensary license.  Loretto applied to New York’s Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary Progra...
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The Fight Against a Drive-thru Dispensary in Orchard Park

J.D. Properties, the owner of a 1.6-acre parcel located at the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and Taylor Road, has confirmed that a developer is seeking permission from the town to build a drive-thru for a cannabis dispensary.  The identity of the cannabis business owner remains undisclosed....
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Q&A with Amman Weaver from Castetter Cannabis Group

Kaelan Castetter is one of the leading voices in NYS cannabis policy. We sat down with Amman Weaver, from Kaelan’s advisory firm, the Castetter Cannabis group, to learn more about their new corporate advisory services.  Q: How can cannabis companies avoid the pitfalls of other cannabis c...
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Inside “The Lab,” a Cannabis Dispensary in the Cattaraugus Territory

The Lab is a legal cannabis dispensary located on the Cattaraugus Indian Territory in Irving, New York. Comprised of almost 22,000 acres in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, and Erie counties, the Cattaraugus Territory is located along the Cattaraugus Creek stretching from Gowanda to Lake Erie.  Michae...
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