Will New York’s New Decriminalization Measure Do Any Good?
Critics say the decriminalization measure won't do enough to combat racial disparities in cannabis arrests. Even the bill’s proponents admit it isn’t everything they wanted.
New York’s Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization Bill Is Dead
After a dramatic week of New York’s legislative session, the adult-use cannabis bill is dead. Read how the Democratic supermajority struggled to get it passed.
New York Readies 3 Cannabis Bills if Adult-Use Fails
Lawmakers scramble to gain the two votes needed to pass adult-use legalization. The deadline is tomorrow.
New York Legalization Is Coming Down to the Wire
So you're telling me there's a chance? Yep. Legalization in New York could hang on just two votes. Buckle up.
How Curaleaf Connects New Yorkers with Medical Cannabis
We visited the Curaleaf dispensary in Queens to find out how their team is helping New Yorkers understand the state’s evolving medical cannabis program.
New York Launches Final Bid for Adult-Use Legalization in 2019
After failing to pass it in the budget, legislators give a new bill a try before the session ends June 19.
‘Legalization 2.0’: Social Equity Becomes a Key Question
Social equity has been both a sticking point and selling point this year in New York and New Jersey, among other states weighing whether to allow the adult use of cannabis.
Gov. Cuomo Bails on New York Cannabis Legalization
After pledging his support to win 2018 primary, Cuomo throws legalization advocates under the bus at the first sign of trouble.
New Report Says an Adult-Use Cannabis Industry Could Provide $4 Billion for New York State
Despite adult-use cannabis' exclusion from the New York State budget this year, a new report says it could provide the state at least $4 billion.
4/21 Organizers Want to Reclaim Cannabis From Corporations
A coalition of activists are transforming the day after 4/20 into an advocacy effort aimed at reintroducing social justice into cannabis legalization.
How the Cannabis Industry Defeated Legalization in New York
Why did legalization fail in New York? Many factors. But chief among them: The cannabis industry ignoring social equity. That's got to stop.
After Budget Setback, What’s Next for Legalization in New York?
Advocates wanted equity measures. Companies wanted to jump the line. Rural counties wanted to opt out. In the end, nobody got anything. Maybe slowing down isn't the worst thing.
High on Pie: We Tried New York’s Cannabis-Infused Pizza
Stoned Pizza delivers infused slices to your door. So we ordered a couple pies. Parties ensued.
Cannabis Out! New York Drops Legalization From Budget Bill
That doesn't mean it's dead. But it does leave advocates with a tougher road ahead.
New York Legalization Lives or Dies by Friday, Senator Says
It's got to pass within the budget, because legalization doesn't have the votes to pass in a standalone bill, says Sen. Diane Savino.