In New York, adults can legally grow their own cannabis plants for personal use—but that doesn’t mean all cannabis is created equal. Unless you know exactly where it came from, consumers should never purchase untested or unlabeled cannabis—unregulated products may contain inaccurate potency levels

In the burgeoning legal cannabis market of New York, a practice known as inversion is creating serious headwinds for licensees, workers, and consumers alike. At its core, inversion refers to the funneling of unregulated, out-of-state, or illegally produced cannabis products into the licensed supply chain, often through the guise of

Abstract:This dissertation examines the intersections between Kendrick Lamar’s 2025 Super Bowl halftime performance and the ongoing transformation of New York State’s cannabis industry. Although separated by geography and sector—one rooted in Compton’s cultural history, the other in Albany’s regulatory

With adult-use cannabis now legal in New York, understanding what’s on your product label is key to staying informed, safe, and empowered as a consumer. The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) requires all licensed products to include standardized labels designed to promote transparency, safety, and