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The supply side of legal cannabis: growers and processors, lab testing, new product categories like THC drinks and solventless concentrates, retail trends, and the companies, from craft microbusinesses to multistate operators, that stock New York shelves.

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New York Approves Its First Cannabis Research License for a Clinical Drug Trial

New York approved its first cannabis research license Oct. 1, 2026, letting a Williamsville site test VER-01, an oral THC extract for sciatica, vs. placebo. Oct 09, 2026Read article → IndustryRow of gas chromatograph and mass spectrometry instruments on a bench in an analytical chemistry laboratory

The Feds Just Made Cannabis Lab Testing More Accurate

The National Institute of Standards and Technology added dozens of cannabis compounds to its official reference library of 'chemical fingerprints,' improving lab testing accuracy for rare cannabinoids and contaminants. Why it matters. 21+. Jun 16, 2026Read article → IndustryBayside Cannabis Dispensary storefront on Union Turnpike in Queens, New York, at dusk with an OPEN sign

New York Passes 600 Dispensaries and $3.3 Billion in Sales

New York surpassed 600 licensed dispensaries and $3.3 billion in cumulative cannabis sales, growing 73.8% year-over-year. A look at how the market turned around and what's next. Jun 12, 2026Read article → IndustryState Street in Albany with the Legislative Office Building, Alfred E. Smith State Office Building and State Capitol

Can New York's Cannabis Regulator Get the Market Back on Track?

How John Kagia came to lead New York's Office of Cannabis Management, what he prioritized, and what OCM has done since his June 2026 confirmation. Jun 06, 2026Read article → IndustryRecord Cannabis Seizures Expose How Far the Illicit Trade Still Reaches

Record Cannabis Seizures Expose How Far the Illicit Trade Still Reaches

A string of large cannabis seizures, including over 1,300 pounds in a single bust and shipments headed to Germany, highlights the scale and global reach of the illicit cannabis trade. 21+. Jun 06, 2026Read article → IndustryZenZest Cannabis Dispensary storefront in Queens, New York, with papered windows before opening

New York Adds 32 More Dispensary Licenses as the Rollout Accelerates

New York's Cannabis Control Board approved 32 adult-use licenses on May 7, 2026. What was approved, the licensed-vs-open gap, and every vote since. Jun 05, 2026Read article → IndustryAlabama's Medical Cannabis Market Finally Opens

Alabama's Medical Cannabis Market Finally Opens

Alabama's long-delayed medical cannabis market has opened, starting with one dispensary and 11 more to follow. What it means for patients and the national map. 21+. Jun 04, 2026Read article → IndustrySingle-story Curaleaf medical cannabis dispensary building with green rooftop sign in Newburgh, New York

New York's Medical Cannabis Operators Say They Can't Afford the Millions They Owe

New York's medical cannabis operators say they can't pay adult-use fees of up to $15M each. What they owe, the $20K registration fee cut, and October status. Jun 02, 2026Read article → IndustryShuttered Manhattan storefront with metal roll-down gates under a recreational cannabis dispensary sign

New York Has Shut 557 Illegal Weed Shops — and It's Working

What New York's 557 illegal shop closures really count, how the tally grew to 674 padlocked shops by August 2026, and what sales data says. For adults 21+. May 30, 2026Read article → IndustryBrightly lit glass storefront of The Flowery cannabis dispensary in New York City at night

A Few Stores Dominate New York's Cannabis Market

New York OCM data shows the top 10 dispensaries account for 29% of statewide cannabis sales and the top half of stores generate 80% of revenue, with Long Island alone at 47% of sales. May 25, 2026Read article → IndustryQueens storefront of The Cannabis Place with New York State licensed cannabis dispensary stickers in its windows

New York Bets $6 Million on Its Cannabis Equity Operators

New York's equity licensees hold 55% of licenses and 77% of adult-use dispensaries. A new $6M Equity Business Development Grant Program offers up to $30,000 per licensee, opening Fall 2026. May 14, 2026Read article → IndustryEmpire State Plaza reflecting pool in Albany with the New York State Capitol and the Egg

New York Plans 200+ Rule Changes and a Gray-Market Crackdown

New York's OCM is developing 200+ regulatory amendments and signaling tougher enforcement against the unlicensed market. What the overhaul means for operators and shoppers. May 12, 2026Read article → IndustryCrowds fill Times Square at night beneath bright digital billboards in Midtown Manhattan, New York City

Times Square Is Becoming a Cannabis Destination

Dispensary operators say Times Square has become a 'cannabis destination,' drawing tourists and locals to licensed storefronts. What it signals about NYC's legal market. Mar 12, 2026Read article →