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 — now more than 90 days since the state Office of General Services released a report […]
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 marijuana dispensary and president of the Cannabis Association of New York, talks about what the changes […]
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 about a dwindling supply chain and increased sales. […]
Majority of Survey Respondents Report Supply Shortages, Yet Anticipate Growth Over Next Three Months By CANY Admin | July 25, 2024 July 25, 2024 – The Cannabis Association of New York (CANY) today released findings from a comprehensive survey of its membership, which spans every part of the cannabis supply chain. The survey found that while […]
EMPIRE REPORT NEW YORK Juneteenth Exemplifies the Power of an Inclusive Economy -EMPIRE REPORT By Damien Cornwell | June 17, 2024 Juneteenth recognizes a moment in history when the news of Black liberation from slavery reached the far reaches of our nation. It is a promise of hope for freedom, racial justice, and true equality for […]
Green Market Report: Confusion, uncertainty in New York amid fallout from cannabis audit and resignation of key regulator
Damien Cornwell, the president of the Cannabis Association of New York, said he hopes state regulators will act with urgency to implement some of the policy changes suggested by the OGS report. But he emphasized that there are no answers to be had yet.
“That’s the biggest question: It’s one of continuity. What are we doing different or better to move the market forward?” Cornwell said, adding that “lives depend on this summer.” […]
Syracuse.com: In jaw-dropping decision, judge strikes down all New York recreational cannabis rules
“It is likely that the judge may narrow his order to just the regulations governing third party platform, marketplace, or aggregators, or I would assume the OCM will appeal the decision and request an emergency stay on enforcement of the judge’s decision,” CANY President Damien Cornwell said in a statement. […]
Times Union: Cannabis board waives licensing fees for struggling cultivators
“We advocated for this action to the (Cannabis Control Board), Office of Cannabis Management, the governor and the Legislature and have long held that waiving these fees is the most immediate and effective way to provide economic stimulus to cannabis farmers and within the cannabis supply chain,” said Damien J. Cornwell, president of the board of directors with the Cannabis Association of New York. “CANY is eager to see the positive progress this will bring to making our cannabis industry in (New York) more fair, equitable and accessible.” […]
Spectrum News 1 – State panel to localities: Cannabis oversight ‘starts at home’
“Cannabis leaders told county officials this week at a conference in Albany they should not depend on the state Office of Cannabis Management to dictate the presence of cannabis in their communities, including getting control of illicit dispensaries.” […]