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New York State Legislators to Renew Push for Marijuana Legalization

New York State Legislators to Renew Push for Marijuana Legalization

ALBANY, New York, June 8, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — On June 12, a coalition of community advocates led by the Drug Policy Alliance will join Senator Liz Krueger (New York) and Assemblymember Crystal Peoples-Stokes (Buffalo) to announce reintroduction of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA, S.3040/A.3506), which would authorize recreational use of marijuana.

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Cannabis Derivative Cannabidiol Reduces Seizures in Severe Epilepsy Disorder

NEW YORK, May 24, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – After years of anecdotal claims about its benefits, the cannabis derivative cannabidiol reduced seizure frequency 39 percent for patients with Dravet syndrome—a rare, severe form of epilepsy—in the first large-scale, randomized clinical trial for the compound.

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Vireo Launches First Marijuana Ad Campaign In NYC Subway History

NEW YORK, May 22, 2017 /Weed Wire/ – Vireo Health of New York (“Vireo”), one of only five medical marijuana companies licensed by New York State, has announced the launch of what is believed to be the first-ever medical marijuana advertising campaign in the history of the New York City subway system.

New York Senate Health Committee Passes Medical Cannabis Bill for PTSD

New York Senate Health Committee Passes Medical Cannabis Bill for PTSD

On May 9, 2017, the New York Senate Health Committee passed Senate Bill 5629, which would consider post-traumatic stress disorder an eligible condition for the state’s medical marijuana program.

NYSDOH regulations Announces Chronic Pain to Be Added As Qualifying Condition for Medical Marijuana Enhancements, New Registered Organizations

New York State Department of Health Adds Thousands of New Patients to Medical Marijuana Program Following the Addition of Chronic Pain

ALBANY, New York, May 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The New York State Department of Health today announced several milestones in the state’s Medical Marijuana program, including the certification of more than 3,350 patients since the addition of chronic pain as a qualifying condition in late March.

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Vireo to Expand Home Delivery of Medical Marijuana to Bronx, State Island and Westchester

NEW YORK, May 5, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Vireo Health of New York (“Vireo”), one of only five companies licensed by New York State to cultivate, manufacture and dispense medical marijuana, will expand its groundbreaking medical marijuana home delivery program to the Bronx, Staten Island and Westchester County beginning on Saturday, May 6.

New York Medical Marijuana Providers File Suit Against Health Department

New York Medical Marijuana Providers File Suit Against Health Department

On April 28, 2017, four out of five licensed New York medical marijuana providers filed suit against the state Department of Health for attempting to expand the number of licensed providers from five to 10.

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MassRoots to Present at the 2017 Canaccord Genuity Cannabis Conference on May 10th

DENVER, May 2, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MassRoots, Inc. (OTCQB: MSRT), a leading technology platform for medical cannabis patients and businesses, is pleased to announce that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Isaac Dietrich, will be presenting at the 2017 Canaccord Genuity Cannabis Conference on Wednesday, May 10th at 3:30PM ET at The Intercontinental Barclay New York in New York City.

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Solis Tek Retains KCSA Strategic Communications as Corporate Communications Counsel

CARSON, Calif. & NEW YORK, N.Y., April 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Solis Tek (OTCQB: SLTK), is a vertically integrated technology innovator, developer, manufacturer and distributor focused on bringing products and solutions to commercial cannabis growers in legal markets across the U.S., announced today that it has retained KCSA Strategic Communications (KCSA), a leading New York-based communications firm, to create a strategic, corporate communications program to support sales and branding efforts, as well as help the Company communicate its broader vision to the marketplace and investment community.

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Vireo Launches New York City & Long Island’s First-Ever Medical Marijuana Home Delivery Program

NEW YORK, April 21, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, Vireo Health of New York (“Vireo”), one of only five companies licensed by New York State to cultivate, manufacture and dispense medical marijuana, will launch New York City and Long Island’s first-ever medical marijuana home delivery program.

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Actress Rachael Leigh Cook And Green Point Creative Recreate Classic Anti-Drug PSA With New Goal

NEW YORK April 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Green Point Creative, and director Ryan Kleier from Motiv Creative, have partnered to create the latest PSA in Green Point’s on-going campaign to change discriminatory drug enforcement policies – a recreation of the classic “This Is Your Brain” ad from 1998

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Tikun Olam, the World’s Original Medical Cannabis Company, Announces US Expansion of Health & Wellness Brand: Tikun™

NEW YORK, April 20, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The United States will experience a wellness revolution through a new line of clinically-proven, proprietary cannabis products from Tikun Olam

Governor Cuomo Convenes First-Ever Industrial Hemp Summit to Grow New York’s Agricultural Industry

ALBANY, N.Y., April 18, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today convened the first-ever New York State Industrial Hemp Summit in Ithaca to build on the momentum of the region’s growing agriculture industry as part of the Southern Tier Soaring economic revitalization initiative.

New York Reminds Insurers to Cover Visits Resulting in MMJ Certification

New York Reminds Insurers to Cover Visits Resulting in MMJ Certification

On April 12, 2017, the NYSDFS announced that it has reminded state-authorized health insurers that they must provide coverage for office visits that fall under the insured’s policy of covered services, including those resulting in patients receiving medical marijuana certifications.

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DFS Reminds Health Insurers of Their Obligation to Cover Office Visits That Also Include Medical Marijuana Certification Among Other Healthcare Services

ALBANY, N.Y., April 12, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Department of Financial Services is reminding all insurers authorized to write insurance in New York State that they must provide coverage for office visits for covered services, including those that may result in a medical marijuana certification, as long as the visit was not solely for the purpose of the certification.

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Cannabis Legalization Spawns Diverse Consumer Marketplace

BROOKLYN, N.Y., March 27, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Tailoring products and services to the different emerging consumer groups and their unique motivations presents a challenge to entrepreneurial cannabis businesses. To help meet this challenge, two marketing veterans are launching RED BOMBr, a strategy consultancy for the cannabis industry, that helps product makers, dispensaries, growers, and investors better understand the opportunities presented by different consumers.

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Medical Marijuana, Inc. Investment AXIM Biotech Retains Ora To Manage Upcoming Product Development And Clinical Trials On Glaucoma And Dry Eye Indications

NEW YORK, March 21, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis company in the United States, announced today that its major investment company AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM® Biotech) (OTC: AXIM), a world leader in cannabinoid research and development, has retained the services of Ora®, Inc.,

NYSDOH regulations Announces Chronic Pain to Be Added As Qualifying Condition for Medical Marijuana Enhancements, New Registered Organizations

New York State Department of Health Announces Latest Enhancements to Improve Patient Access to Medical Marijuana Program

ALBANY, N.Y., March 16, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — The New York State Department of Health today announced several enhancements to the state’s Medical Marijuana Program that will improve patient access. These measures include authorizing physician assistants to certify patients and adding chronic pain as a qualifying condition.

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Medical Marijuana, Inc. Investment Axim Biotech Announces Enrolled Patients Begin Phase II Trial for the Treatment of Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) with CanChew Plus Cannabidiol (CBD) Chewing Gum

NEW YORK, March 7, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Medical Marijuana, Inc. (OTC: MJNA), the first-ever publicly traded cannabis company in the United States, announced today that its major investment company AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM® Biotech) (AXIM) has enrolled 40 patients and commenced its Phase II clinical trial for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with the company’s CanChew Plus® CBD gum.

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Israeli Cabinet Approves Proposal to Decriminalize Marijuana

WASHINGTON, March 6, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — On Sunday, Israel took a big step toward decriminalizing adult marijuana use. The Israeli Cabinet approved a proposal that would replace criminal penalties with fines for people who are caught using marijuana in public. The proposal from the Ministries of Justice and Public Security has received support from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, but still requires approval of the Israeli Parliament before becoming law.

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Advocates Push Crucial Legislation to Seal Past Marijuana Possession Convictions

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 28, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, advocates and legislators held a press conference in Albany to demand reprieve for the harm that has been caused by arrests for low-level marijuana possession and mobilize for legislative solutions to keep New York families together.

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New York State Assembly Passes Landmark Legislation to Seal Past Marijuana Possession Convictions

ALBANY, N.Y., Feb. 15, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Yesterday, the New York State Assembly voted in support of A.2142, a bill that will seal the criminal records of people who have been unjustly and unconstitutionally arrested for simple possession of marijuana in public view.

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MedMen Acquires New York Medical Marijuana Company

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 2, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — MedMen, a Los Angeles-based cannabis management and investment firm, announced today that it has acquired Bloomfield Industries, Inc., one of only five Registered Organizations licensed to operate a medical marijuana business in the State of New York.

Etain to Offer Discounts to Repeat Medical Marijuana Customers in New York

Etain to Offer Discounts to Repeat Medical Marijuana Customers in New York

A New York medical marijuana company plans to offer discounts to repeat customers, according to a Jan. 29, 2017, article in the Times Union of Albany, N.Y. With four dispensaries statewide, Etain is one of five medical marijuana providers in the state. The company will begin a tiered system of discounts starting Jan. 31, 2017.

Medical marijuana tax revenue comes in lower than expected

NY Medical Marijuana Tax Revenue Comes in Lower Than Expected

The low projection in tax revenue signals an administration belief that little will change in the coming months even as the state Department of Health works to expand access for patients, which should, in theory, bring in new revenue.

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AXIM Biotech Enters IBS Clinical Trial for Canchew CBD Chewing Gum

NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — AXIM® Biotechnologies, Inc. (AXIM® Biotech) (OTC: AXIM), a world leader in cannabinoid research and development, has entered clinical trials on treating irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) with the Company’s CanChew Plus® cannabidiol (CBD) gum at Wageningen University in the Netherlands.

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Governor Cuomo to Propose Clarifications to NY State Law Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession

ALBANY, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Yesterday, Governor Cuomo announced his renewed commitment to decriminalizing marijuana possession in his State of the State Book, which outlines his agenda for the 2017 Legislative Session.

Company Launching Medical Marijuana Delivery in New York

Company Launching Medical Marijuana Delivery in New York

On Jan. 11, 2017, Vireo Health of New York, one of five medical marijuana companies licensed by the state of New York, announced that the New York State Department of Health has approved its medical marijuana delivery program, making it the first company in the state to receive such approval.

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Vireo Approved for NY’s First-Ever Medical Marijuana Home Delivery Program

NEW YORK, Jan. 11, 2017 /Weed Wire/ — Today, Vireo Health of New York (“Vireo”), one of only five companies licensed by New York State to cultivate, manufacture and dispense medical marijuana, announced that it received approval from the New York State Department of Health to launch a medical marijuana home delivery program.

MedMen Acquires One of New York's Struggling Marijuana Providers

MedMen Acquires One of New York’s Struggling Marijuana Providers

On Jan. 9, 2017, MedMen, a turnkey marijuana management company based in California, acquired Bloomfield Industries, one of New York’s five organizations licensed to grow and distribute medical marijuana

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Kush Bottles to Participate in Cowen’s Cannabis Colloquium in New York on January 12, 2017

Kush Bottles, Inc. (OTCQB: KSHB), a leading provider of packaging supplies, accessories and branding solutions for the regulated cannabis industry, has been invited to participate in Cowen’s Cannabis Colloquium which is being held in New York City on January 12, 2017.

Blog Reviewer of Children's Toys Receives Surprise Delivery of Marijuana

Blog Reviewer of Children’s Toys Receives Surprise Delivery of Marijuana

Pamela Marks of Valatie, N.Y., reviews children’s toys and clothes on a blog, so she frequently receives shipments from companies hoping for publicity. But opening a Dec. 29, 2016, delivery, expecting to find items from a California toy company, Marks found not toys, but instead seven pounds of marijuana, according to a report posted at CBS6Albany.com.

New York Hospitals Stuck Between State And Federal Laws on Medical Marijuana

New York Hospitals Stuck Between State And Federal Laws on Medical Marijuana

The state of New York allows five companies to dispense medical marijuana to qualified patients, but most hospitals receive federal funds, so they cannot allow patients to use pot medicinally, according to an article in the Times Herald-Record of Middletown, N.Y. While several states have approved marijuana for medical or adult use, it remains illegal under federal law.

NYSDOH regulations Announces Chronic Pain to Be Added As Qualifying Condition for Medical Marijuana Enhancements, New Registered Organizations

NYSDOH Announces Ability for Wholesaling of Medical Marijuana Products and Removes Cap On Number of Products Available to Patients

ALBANY, N.Y., Dec. 8, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The New York State Department of Health today announced several enhancements to the state’s Medical Marijuana Program that will improve access for patients, streamline production, increase choice and help lead to reduced costs.

Stanford University Graduates Form New Energy Company to Help Cannabis Industry Go Green

NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Scale Energy Solutions is a new company formed by entrepreneurs from Stanford University, the University of Pennsylvania, and the United States Air Force Academy, to serve the energy needs of the indoor cultivation sector of the legal cannabis industry.

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Stoners No More: Upscale Purchasers of Brand Name Cannabis Products Break Stereotypes and Change the Marijuana Marketplace

NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — A new class of Cannabis Consumers is reshaping marijuana culture. These individuals break the ‘out of it’ stoner stereotype in favor of feeling more ‘present’ and ‘mindful’ while they consume cannabis.

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The Cannabis Industry’s Ivy League of Educational Institutions Opens Enrollment For New York Grow Seminars in December

OAKLAND, Calif., Nov. 21, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — Oaksterdam University, the Ivy League of cannabis education since 2007, will be holding a seminar in New York City for those interested in an education on indoor horticulture practices in the newly legal cannabis industry.

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OWC Pharmaceutical Research Advisory Board Member to Participate in the First Bloomberg Intelligence Sponsored Cannabis Event

PETACH TIKVA, Israel, Nov. 18, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — OWC Pharmaceutical Research Corp. (OTCQB: OWCP), (“OWC” or the “Company”), a developer of cannabinoid-based therapies targeting a variety of different medical conditions and disorders, today announced that Jeffrey Friedland, a member of the Company’s Advisory Board, will be participating in Bloomberg Intelligence’s first cannabis-related event; Cannabis Trends & Legalization Implications.

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Cannabis and Hemp Association, NYU Students for Sensible Drug Policy Host State and Industry Heavyweights for NYU Cannabusiness Seminar 2016

NEW YORK, Nov. 2, 2016 /Weed Wire/ — The Cannabis and Hemp Association (CHA)—New York’s leading voice for cannabis and hemp advocacy and industry—teams up with New York University’s Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) to present the NYU Cannabusiness Seminar 2016.

State plans to expand struggling medical pot program

New York Plans to Expand Struggling Medical Pot Program

The Department of Health, aiming to improve patient access, plans to add five more companies within two years to a fledgling medical marijuana program that began dispensing the drug in January.


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