A State Supreme Court Judge blocked the state's retail cannabis licensing program on Friday. Judge Kevin Bryant blocked the state from processing or issuing cannabis dispensary licenses with an injunction that faulted regulators for creating a … [Read more...]
Kiantone Business One of 52 in NYS Granted License to Grow Cannabis
A Kiantone business is one of 52 businesses granted a conditional license to grow cannabis in New York State. The ReLeaf Market, located on Foote Avenue Extension, got the news Thursday, April 14 from the state. Owner Kerry Trammel said one of the … [Read more...]
Farmers, People with Prior Cannabis-Related Criminal Offenses To Be Given Priority for Cannabis Sale Permits in NYS
Farmers and people with prior cannabis-related criminal offenses will be given priority in cannabis sale permits in New York. Governor Kathy Hochul announced this as part of the "Seeding Opportunity Initiative" Thursday. This farm-to-store … [Read more...]
Tax Rate Remains Flat in Approved 2022 City of Jamestown Budget
The tax rate will remain flat following Jamestown City Council passing a spending plan for 2022. Around 20 amendments were adopted that reduced the amount taken from the fund balance from $1.3 million to $643,568. Those amendments included … [Read more...]
Jamestown City Council to Vote on Budget, Introduce Marijuana Opt-Out Law
Jamestown City Council will vote on the 2022 budget tonight and also introduce an opt out law regarding marijuana dispensaries and consumption establishments. The opt out law was filed under new business and will likely be tabled in order for it … [Read more...]
Public Concerned Public Safety Not Being Funded in Jamestown’s Plan for Use of American Rescue Plan Monies
One city resident is concerned that public safety is getting shorted in Jamestown's proposed plan for spending over $28 million dollars in American Rescue Plan monies. Doug Champ spoke before the City Council's Public Safety Committee and at last … [Read more...]
Opinions Evenly Divided on Whether Lakewood Should Allow Cannabis Retail Dispensaries, Consumption Locations
Folks who voiced their opinions on whether the Village of Lakewood should opt out of allowing cannabis retail dispensaries and consumption locations were evenly divided. Around 20 people attended the hearing that started off with a presentation by … [Read more...]