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Inside one of the Seneca Nation’s Most Innovative Dispensaries

A short 35-minute trip to the Seneca Nation territory will tell you one thing: cannabis entrepreneurs have a massive head start.  Back in March, former Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act into law. Nine months since its passing, regulations remain unclear and...
Jan 12, 2022 7,680 views
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Will 2019 bring an End to Cannabis Prohibition in New York?

  This article was first seen in print as part of our Legislative Update column. Legal cannabis in New York State has been a hot topic politically in light of the state budget proposal back in January. The governor’s proposed Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act was introduced, and confu...
Jun 05, 2019 3,294 views
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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...
Jun 15, 2023 1,152 views
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Flower at NYS Medical Dispensaries gets Recalled for Noncompliance

By Jack Porcari  It was 2:50 p.m. on September 2nd, and medical marijuana patient Alicia P. noticed something different about her trip to the dispensary; her medicine was no longer on the shelf. She has found particular relief from Curaleaf’s cannabis flower products. A recovering addict...
Nov 03, 2020 895 views
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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...
Sep 12, 2024 886 views
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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...
Oct 11, 2024 883 views
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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...
Nov 21, 2024 789 views
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An unbiased look at vaping: Is Vaping Safe?

E-cigarettes and vaping devices were initially developed to help cigarette smokers quit by satisfying their nicotine cravings without inhaling the toxins that come from burning tobacco. Now with vaping-related illnesses and deaths in the news, many are concerned about its safety. The harmful effect...
Sep 26, 2020 691 views
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Legislative Update – The MRTA Is Here!

Written by Patrick J. Hines, Matthew Parker, and Fallon Martin of Hodgson Russ LLP After decades of advocacy, and failed attempts over the past two years, adult-use cannabis in New York is a reality. On March 31, 2021, Governor Cuomo signed the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the “MRTA...
Apr 27, 2021 684 views
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