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Gov. Hochul, Lawmakers Agree to Gut Cannabis Wage Board Bill
New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation eliminating the state’s requirement that licensed marijuana businesses enter into labor peace agreements with unions, on the condition that its three-member minimum wage board is scrapped.
Cannabis Wire
Gov. Hochul, Lawmakers Agree to Gut Cannabis Wage Board Bill
New York Opens Second Retail License Window and Nursery Applications
New York's Office of Cannabis Management has opened its second retail license window with 450 slots for equity applicants, and will open adult-use nursery license applications on November 5. What kind of new cannabis businesses would you like to see in your neighborhood?
Cannabis Newz
New York Opens Second Retail License Window and Nursery Applications
New York Cannabis Sales Top $1.4 Billion Through Q3
Licensed New York cannabis retailers generated $1.41 billion in sales through the third quarter of 2026, pushing cumulative adult-use cannabis sales past $4.1 billion since the state’s first dispensary opened in December 2022. The state has also closed or padlocked 738 illegal cannabis storefronts and seized illicit products valued at approximately $276.9 million. How has your experience been visiting licensed dispensaries in your area?
MJBizDaily
New York Cannabis Sales Top $1.4 Billion Through Q3
CCB Approves 14 New Cannabis Licenses
The New York Cannabis Control Board approved 14 new adult-use licenses on October 2, 2026. The board also announced a new application window for cannabis nursery licenses opening in November.
Office of Cannabis Management
CCB Approves 14 New Cannabis Licenses
OCM Enters NY Cannabis Ownership & Financing Disputes
The New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has recently entered multiple pending cannabis ownership and financing disputes. Legal experts are examining when Cannabis Law § 131-a requires OCM joinder and what recent rulings mean for licensees and investors.
Vicente LLP
OCM Enters NY Cannabis Ownership & Financing Disputes
NY Cannabis Advisory Board Updates Metrc Reporting & Rules
The New York Cannabis Advisory Board held a meeting to discuss significant regulatory updates. Key topics included moving Cash on Delivery (COD) reporting to Metrc, updates on license transfers, and a broader regulatory rewrite for the state's cannabis program.
Vicente LLP
NY Cannabis Advisory Board Updates Metrc Reporting & Rules
3rd Annual Cannabinoids Symposium
The 3rd Annual Cannabinoids in Clinical Practice and Research Symposium is scheduled for November 19-20, 2026, in Tarrytown, New York. The event will gather professionals to discuss clinical applications of cannabis.
Office of Cannabis Management
3rd Annual Cannabinoids Symposium
NY Expands Microbusiness Opportunities
On August 6, 2026, Governor Hochul signed a new cannabis bill into law. The legislation is designed to expand opportunities for cannabis microbusinesses and dispensaries across New York State.
Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State
NY Expands Microbusiness Opportunities
NY Cannabis Control Board Updates Medical Regulations
The New York State Cannabis Control Board has approved updates to the state's medical cannabis regulations. During the same session, the board also approved 24 new adult-use licenses and processed various renewals. These actions continue the state's efforts to build a safe and well-regulated cannabis industry.
Office of Cannabis Management
NY Cannabis Control Board Updates Medical Regulations
OCM Announces Launch of Nation Leading Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care
The New York State Office of Cannabis Management announced the launch of the Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity. This initiative aims to advance research and equitable access in the medical cannabis space.
Office of Cannabis Management - NY.Gov
OCM Announces Launch of Nation Leading Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care
NY Launches Cannabis Health Center
The state Office of Cannabis Management launched the Center of Excellence for Cannabis Care and Health Equity on June 25, 2026. This first-in-the-nation initiative aims to educate healthcare providers and improve patient outcomes.
Spectrum News
NY Launches Cannabis Health Center
Appellate Court Upholds OCM Enforcement Actions
On June 11, 2026, the Appellate Division, Third Department vacated a preliminary injunction in the Super Smoke N Save LLC case. This ruling delivers a major victory to the Office of Cannabis Management and supports its ongoing administrative enforcement efforts against unregulated operators.
Office of Cannabis Management
Appellate Court Upholds OCM Enforcement Actions
Court Upholds OCM Enforcement Actions
On June 11, 2026, an Appellate Division court vacated a preliminary injunction against the Cannabis Control Board. This ruling delivered a major victory for the Office of Cannabis Management and its ongoing enforcement efforts.
Office of Cannabis Management
Court Upholds OCM Enforcement Actions
New York Cannabis Regulators Score Three Decisive Victories in Court
New York courts handed the Office of Cannabis Management and the Cannabis Control Board three favorable rulings. These decisions affirm the regulators' discretionary authority and protect the state agency's administrative infrastructure.
Office of Cannabis Management - NY.Gov
New York Cannabis Regulators Score Three Decisive Victories in Court
New York State Senate Confirms John Kagia as Executive Director of OCM
The New York State Senate confirmed John Kagia as Executive Director of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. This solidifies leadership for one of the nation's largest and most equity-focused cannabis markets.
Office of Cannabis Management - NY.Gov
New York State Senate Confirms John Kagia as Executive Director of OCM
8 New Adult-Use Licenses Approved as New York Cannabis Control Board Meets
The New York State Cannabis Control Board approved 8 new adult-use licenses alongside renewals, amendments, and regulatory actions. These approvals support the growth and stabilization of the state's cannabis market.
Office of Cannabis Management - NY.Gov
8 New Adult-Use Licenses Approved as New York Cannabis Control Board Meets
NY Adopts Cannabis Showcase Event Regulations
On April 22, 2026, the New York Office of Cannabis Management officially adopted Part 117 regulations for adult-use cannabis showcase events. This regulatory update provides the finalized framework for hosting legal cannabis exhibitions and showcases across the state.
Office of Cannabis Management
NY Adopts Cannabis Showcase Event Regulations
NY Expands Medical Cannabis Access
New York has updated its medical marijuana regulations to allow out-of-state patients to make purchases at local dispensaries. Additionally, in-state medical marijuana cards will now be valid for up to two years.
News10
NY Expands Medical Cannabis Access
Gov. Hochul Signs Medical Cannabis Bill
On November 21, 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul signed a new medical cannabis bill into law. This legislation provides additional protections and increases access to medical cannabis products for New York patients.
Office of Cannabis Management
Gov. Hochul Signs Medical Cannabis Bill
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