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People to know in NY cannabis: Ellis Soodak

Ellis Soodak owns Verdi, Chelsea’s first licensed dispensary. He answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s “People to know” series.

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Marijuana laws vary across the country. In Texas, marijuana laws differ from that of the federal government in more ways than one.

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Jan. 20, 2024

We published stories about Gov. Hochul’s cannabis proposals, Astoria’s first legal dispensary and more.

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Daniel Williams, of Bridgeton, N.J., smokes a blunt in NJWeedman's Joint on 4/20. A rally for homegrown marijuana and 4/20 celebration outside of the Statehouse. Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Trenton, N.J.

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Jan. 13, 2024

We published stories about Buffalo's first adult-use dispensary owner, the viability of a new Variscite lawsuit and more.

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Jeffrey Hoffman is a New York City-based attorney who hosts "Ask Me Anything about Cannabis Legalization in New York" each week on LinkedIn. Hoffman and NY Cannabis Insider have partnered to bring those sessions into print in a Q&A format.

New Variscite case, turmoil among regulators and more: ‘Ask me anything’ about NY cannabis with Jeffrey Hoffman

NYC-based attorney Jeffrey Hoffman answered questions this week about a new lawsuit against NY’s legal weed program, a hectic Cannabis Control Board meeting, and more.

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11/20/2018 - Northampton - The first legal recreational sale of marijuana took place Tuesday Morning at the NETA facility in Northampton. This is Potsquatch showing up at the opening morning. (Hoang 'Leon' Nguyen / The Republican) (Hoang 'Leon' Nguyen / The Republican)

NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Dec. 23, 2023

We covered stories about MSO partnership opportunities, an update on Cannabis Grower Showcase events in 2024 and more.

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Zoe Wilder grew up in Atlanta during the height of the War on Drugs, and has dedicated her life since the ‘90s to advocating, researching and promoting cannabis. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s ‘People to know’ series.

People to know in NY cannabis: Zoe Wilder

Wilder is a PR professional and founder of Liquid Culture.

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People to know in NY cannabis: Wyatt Harms

Harms is the CEO and cofounder of Brooklyn-based cannabis brand FLAMER.

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FlynnStoned Cannabis Company held a block party for its grand opening, Syracuse, N.Y., Friday June 16, 2023.
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NY Cannabis Insider’s week in legal weed for Dec. 2, 2023

We ran stories on a settlement agreement for an important lawsuit, a guest column on New York’s cannabis marketing regulations and more.

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Niriksha Kannan is the director of people & social impact at LeafLink, a wholesale cannabis marketplace. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s ‘People to know’ series.

People to know in NY cannabis: Niriksha Kannan

Kannan is the director of people and social impact at LeafLink. She answered eight simple questions for NY Cannabis Insider’s ‘People to know’ series.

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