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Cannabis and COVID: Does Cannabis Really Help Treat COVID-19?

As the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed, the global medical and scientific communities alike have sought solutions aimed at preventing the spread of the virus as well as treating those that have been affected, something that has been largely demanded by the general population as we seek a return to...
Mar 14, 2022 363 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 317 views
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What is Delta-8-Tetrahydrocannabinol?

Have you heard of Delta-8 THC Yet? If you’re a medical patient, you may have heard of this compound from your local dispensary associate. For some, the concept of a legal THC product seems too good to be true. For others, Delta-8 THC seems to be the perfect remedy. Let’s learn more about...
Jan 29, 2021 302 views
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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...
Jan 22, 2024 302 views
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FLWR CITY CUP 2022

The FLWR CITY CUP is an annual New York State flower competition curated to build community and raise funds for reinvestment in community development initiatives. This year’s Harvest Cup flower competition showcases both CBD and THC varieties grown locally in New York state. Over 60 plus submi...
Apr 06, 2022 290 views
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Headshop Highlight: O’s Smokeshop is Taking Over

Omar Ali has been quietly building his headshop empire in Niagara County since 2019. Starting on Pine Avenue in Niagara Falls, he has steadily grown his brick-and-mortar business into a third location that just opened in June. Located on Military Road in the Town of Niagara, the third O’s Smo...
Jul 07, 2022 259 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 252 views
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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...
Jun 22, 2023 240 views
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Cannabis Tourism

This article was first seen in print and was made in collaboration with Welcome 716. Check out their version of this article on their website. As the Cannabis industry grows in this country and abroad, so does the number of pot-curious travelers roaming our region. While it is not fully-legal in Ne...
Sep 21, 2019 240 views
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