A federal court ruling has opened the doors for five New York regions, including Western New York, to receive conditional cannabis licenses. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit modified an injunction that now "bars the issuance of … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – February 9, 2023
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley speaks with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about details of his State of the City address including discussion on cannabis, an update of the City's Zoning code, and more. … [Read more...]
City Council Members Say State of the City Had Positive Items, Express Concerns
Jamestown City Council President Tony Dolce thought while the Mayor's State of the City address had a lot of positive items, there were some concerns. Mayor Eddie Sundquist released his 2023 State of the City address on Monday on the city's … [Read more...]
Two Illegal Cannabis Dispensaries Shut Down in Jamestown
Two illegal cannabis dispensaries were shut down in the city of Jamestown Friday. The businesses were located at 214 Fairmount Avenue and 29 North Main Street. Mayor Eddie Sundquist said in a release that the businesses had not received … [Read more...]
NYS Cannabis Control Board Adopts Regulations Allowing for Medical Marijuana Home Growing
New York’s Cannabis Control Board on Tuesday adopted regulations for medical marijuana home growing and approved conditional licenses for 19 cultivators and 10 processors. The new medical home-grow regulations will allow medical cannabis patients … [Read more...]
NYS Begins Accepting Applications for Retail Cannabis Dispensaries
New York State has begun accepting applications for retail cannabis dispensaries. The State Office of Cannabis Management announced applications for Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) licenses are now being accepted online. Licenses … [Read more...]
Minority-Led Team Chosen to Manage $200 Million New York Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the team chosen to manage a $200 million fund to support social equity in the cannabis industry. Social Equity Impact Ventures, LLC, a minority-led investment team, will sponsor and manage the New York Social … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – May 5, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about the latest on American Rescue Plan funded projects, municipal broadband, cannabis and more. … [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...]
NYS Cannabis Control Board Approves 52 Conditional Cultivator Licenses to Farms
The State Cannabis Control Board has approved 52 conditional cultivator licenses to farms. These are the first adult-use cannabis licenses granted in New York State and they advance the Seeding Opportunity Initiative. Governor Kathy Hochul said … [Read more...]