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...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – April 7, 2022
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist sat down with us to talk about the state budget, including bail reform, as well as other issues including where things stand with cannabis. … [Read more...]
NYS Starts Public Health Education Campaign on Cannabis
New York State is starting a public health education campaign around cannabis. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the "Cannabis Conversations" will provide information on the state's Cannabis Law, including who can consume, where to consume, and how … [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...]
Mayor Sundquist Releases Annual State of the City
Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist wants to "think big for the future of Jamestown" in his annual State of the City Address. Sundquist said he wants to shape a new vision for Jamestown as "a modern city with strong roots." His goals include a … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Eddie Sundquist – November 4, 2021
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Jamestown Mayor Eddie Sundquist about election results, the proposed 2022 budget, and marijuana. … [Read more...]
