News and Updates

Another Voice: Cannabis industry in New York needs to unify
By Damien Cornwell, CANY President | December 29, 2024 | buffalonews.com The lawsuits in New York’s cannabis industry never stop. Among the latest is one filed by the Cannabis Farmers Alliance (CFA) seeking to halt any further licensure until farmers are ...

News Update: Governor Hochul Provides Task Force Update After Three-Month Blitz to Shut Down Unlicensed Cannabis Stores
Governor Kathy Hochul today provided an update on the State’s efforts after a three-month blitz by the Illicit Cannabis Enforcement Task Force (ICET). Since launched, the task force – in collaboration with the State Police, the Office of Cannabis Management ...

CANY in the News: New York Acting Cannabis Chief Says Changes Made In Wake Of OGS Report
Spectrum 1 News: CANY in the News: New York Acting Cannabis Chief Says Changes Made In Wake Of OGS Report The acting chief of the state's Office of Cannabis Management has started to impose changes in the troubled department — ...

CANY in the News: Looser marijuana advertising rules floated by state regulators
The Capitol Pressroom: Looser marijuana advertising rules floated by state regulators Marijuana dispensaries may soon be freed from strict marketing and advertising rules that hindered their ability to reach customers and build brand loyalty. Damien Cornwell, operator of the Just Breathe ...

CANY in the News: Cannabis growers urge Hochul to sign bills amid supply chain concerns
Spectrum News 1: Cannabis growers urge Hochul to sign bills amid supply chain concerns Cannabis growers and processors want Gov. Kathy Hochul to act quickly on several bills to fix issues in New York's recreational marijuana industry amid recent concerns ...