WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley talks with Tim Scoma, who is opening Jamestown's first cannabis dispensary. … [Read more...]
Cannabis Dispensary Aiming For August Open in Jamestown
A new cannabis dispensary is hoping to be open in downtown Jamestown by the end of August. Patient's Pharmacy Chief Operating Officer Tim Scoma said the business was approved for its Adult Use Retail Dispensary license from the State Cannabis … [Read more...]
Cannabis Dispensary License Approved For Jamestown Business
The license for a cannabis dispensary in Jamestown has received approval by the state Cannabis Control Board. Patient's Pharmacy Inc. has been approved for a Adult Use Retail Dispensary (AURD) license and was one of 109 adult-use cannabis licenses … [Read more...]
Jamestown’s Smoking Ordinance Now Includes Cannabis
The City of Jamestown's smoking ordinance now includes cannabis. The update passed by City Council at their June voting session prohibits the use of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis or herbal cigarettes on property … [Read more...]
Addition of Cannabis to City’s Smoking Ordinance On City Council Voting Agenda Tonight
An update to add cannabis to the City of Jamestown's smoking ordinance will be voted on tonight by City Council. The update will prohibit the use of tobacco, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and cannabis or herbal cigarettes on property … [Read more...]
Homegrown Cannabis Plants Now Allowed In NYS
The New York State Cannabis Control Board has officially approved and adopted the regulations allowing adults 21 years and older to cultivate homegrown cannabis plants. Each adult is allowed to grow up to six plants with a maximum of 12 plants in … [Read more...]
City Looking at Adding Cannabis to Smoking Ordinance
An update to include cannabis in the City of Jamestown's smoking ordinance is being considered. Mayor Kim Ecklund presented the update to the local law to City Council members Monday night, "All that this is doing, since cannabis became legal, is … [Read more...]
City Council To Review Proposal To Buy Pole Cameras For Police Dept., Discuss Adding Cannabis to Smoking Ordinance
Jamestown City Council will review a proposal to purchase three pole cameras for the Jamestown Police Department. The cameras would cost $22,644 and be funded through a JAG grant of $20,694 and $1,970 in budgeted funds. They would be purchased … [Read more...]
Gov. Hochul Directs Overhaul of NYS Office of Cannabis Management
Governor Kathy Hochul has directed an operational overhaul of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management. This follows the release of a 30-day assessment which found significant structural limitations to the office. Hochul also announced … [Read more...]
Jamestown Smoke Shop Cited For Illegal Cannabis Sales
A Jamestown smoke shop has been cited for selling cannabis illegally. Jamestown Police and the State Department of Taxation and Finance Criminal Investigations Division conducted numerous inspections on April 24, 2024 of the Royal Smoke Shop, … [Read more...]