In the initial years of the Green Rush—the push in New York and the nation for medical marijuana and decriminalization—some cruel ironies were politely ignored by the burgeoning industry.Continue reading
Report: Marijuana Could Be A $3.1B Business And End “Disproportionate Impact”
Senator Schumer’s Announcement To Decriminalize Marijuana From Harlem To Hollis
From Bertha Lewis, President and Founder of The Black Institute:
"I applaud Senator Chuck Schumer's decision to listen to the voice of the people and announce a plan to decriminalize marijuana at the federal level. Continue reading
Cuomo Lays Groundwork For Legalizing Marijuana From Harlem To Hollis
NY Post reports that Gov. Andrew Cuomo laid the groundwork Thursday for legalizing marijuana in New York, saying neighboring states already have, or are about to, so “for all intents and purposes it is going to be here anyway.”Continue reading
Ganja-Smoking Subway Rider Gets Others To Join Him On Harlem Train Ride
NYDaily News reports that some smokin’ straphangers took the high line to Harlem this weekend.Continue reading
NYPD Claims Pot Arrests Are Based on 911 Calls
This week, the New York City Council held a joint hearing to discuss the city's cannabis enforcement policies after activists decried an increasing number of minorities being arrested for pot possession, despite state and city policies decriminalizing low-level possession.Continue reading
NYC Financed Record Number Of Affordable Homes In 2017, And A Pot Tax Could Fund The Future
As we look at the future of affordable housing from Harlem to Hollis, we may consider the Forbes projected $240 million and $1.4 billion of medical marijuana tax dollars per year to pay some of the cost of the housing (these numbers do not include legalized recreational marijuana taxes).Continue reading
Warrant Forgiveness Event To Be Held In East Harlem
Several organizations, including law enforcement, will host a "clean slate" warrant forgiveness event in East Harlem on Saturday, the Manhattan District Attorney's office announced.Continue reading
It’s Time To Legalize New York, From Harlem To The Hudson (Updated)
The Cannabis Cultural Association is proud to support and be a part of this historic campaign. We all need to work together to change our laws in New York State.Continue reading
Man Killed In Drug Related Robbery In East Harlem
Police are searching for a killer after a 72-year-old man died in an apparent drug related robbery in his East Harlem apartment.Continue reading
Pot Arrests Are Down In The City, But Not For People of Color
The NYPD arrested fewer people for marijuana in 2015 than they have in 20 years, but police continue to pick up blacks and Latinos at a much higher rate than other pot users, according to new data released Thursday.Continue reading