Statement about Retail Here!
For our White Papers on Retail, go here:
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University of New York
Professor – Dr. Martin Gore
Phone:
drgore@newyork.com
Retail Contact – NY Ag and Markets
XYZ XYZ, Cortland, NY
Phone: 607-555-5555
Email: xyz@gmail.com
List of State Agencies Here:
CANY Retail Committee:
Chair – Elana Frankel
Vice Chair – Nhi Kha
retail@cany.org
Describe what this committee does, how often they meet, etc.
- CANY Official Documents
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For our White Papers on Retail, go here:
To read about our policy on packaging, click here.
- PDF Guides
- Educational Resources
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University of New York
Professor – Dr. Martin Gore
Phone:
drgore@newyork.com
- External Resources
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Retail Contact – NY Ag and Markets
XYZ XYZ, Cortland, NY
Phone: 607-555-5555
Email: xyz@gmail.comList of State Agencies Here:
- Regulatory Docs
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- Retail Committee
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CANY Retail Committee:
Chair – Elana Frankel
Vice Chair – Nhi Kha
retail@cany.org
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- CAURD Resources
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Open Letter: CANY’s Recommendations to the OCM for METRC Optimization
Re: Concerns Related to METRC Implementation Dear Acting Executive Director Filburn, On behalf of the Cannabis Association of New York (CANY), I would like to welcome you to your leadership role within the Office of Cannabis Management. As you work to refine the trajectory of New York’s cannabis market, CANY and our members across the […]
Preparing for Schedule III: Why You Should Consider Protective Refund Claims Now
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A Fight against Monopoly: The Truth About the Latest Metrc Update
OCM has extended the retail inventory deadline to Jan 12 following pressure from CANY. It’s a vital win for the holiday season, but the fight isn’t over. The supply chain still faces a Dec 17 cliff, and we have discovered a hidden “vertical tax” in the Metrc system that quadruples compliance costs for small businesses. Read about the Metrc monopoly and take action. […]
Read Damien Cornwell’s new op-ed on City Limits
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Damien Cornwell Interview | Cannabis Association of NY Insights
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4 Years Since Passing the MRTA | Cultivating Our Cannabis Future
It’s been 4 years since passing the MRTA is more than a milestone—it’s a chance to measure progress and chart next steps for New York’s cannabis industry. Assemblymember John Zaccaro Jr. and CANY President Damien Cornwell mark MRTA’s fourth anniversary by spotlighting where the law has succeeded—and where it still falls short. Read the full […]
Cannabis Industry on the Brink: NY Legal Market Needs Rescue
The cannabis industry brink in New York is upon us, warns CANY President Damien Cornwell in a recent Times Union op-ed. Despite over 400 dispensaries and $200 million in tax revenue since legalization, social-equity operators face an existential threat unless funding and enforcement gaps are addressed immediately. Read the full Times Union op-ed → https://www.timesunion.com/opinion/article/pull-new-york-s-legal-cannabis-industry-back-brink-20217297.php […]
New York Cannabis Budget: Legislature Proposes Millions
A new New York cannabis budget blueprint could inject more than $10 million into the struggling legal market. City & State reports that both Senate and Assembly one-house bills earmark cash for farmers, software and workforce training—welcome news for cultivators still sitting on unsold flower. Read the full City & State article → https://www.cityandstateny.com/policy/2025/03/legislature-proposes-spending-millions-help-legal-cannabis-industry/403729/ Where […]
Silly Nice Cannabis | Harlem Equity Brand Spotlight
In a market dominated by multistate giants, Silly Nice cannabis proves that mission-driven, minority-owned brands can still break through. Founded by Harlem native and Army veteran LeVar Thomas, Silly Nice is now stocked in more than 90 dispensaries across New York, including Just Breathe in Binghamton and Sacred Bloom in Vestal. Read the full Pipe […]
