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07 Sep

Hochul weighing special session amid migrant crisis, cannabis industry halt

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ALBANY – As the state continues to struggle to deal with the migrant crisis and a halt on the state’s fledgling cannabis industry, Gov. Kathy Hochul told reporters on Thursday that she is weighing several options to deal with the issues, including recalling the state Legislature for a special session this fall. The state’s legislative session typically runs from January through June, but members can be recalled to Albany by the governor if they believe circumstances require it. Last year, Hochul convened an extraordinary session in late June following the U.S. Supreme Court’s reversal of the Roe v. Wade decision…

17 Aug

Cannabis showcase to be held in Saratoga Springs this September

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Scot Trifilo got into growing cannabis with the hopes of having places he could sell his product, but like many farmers he’s been left with storage rooms full of marijuana he’s harvested as the state’s rollout of dispensaries was slow and now halted by a lawsuit. With this season's crops nearing harvesting he needed to find a way to move product and so he decided to organize a Cannabis Growers Showcase for him and other local farmers. Now, Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage will become one of the first locations in the state to host such…

09 Aug

Latest lawsuit once again temporarily halts New York state’s cannabis industry

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A lawsuit filed last week by a group of disabled veterans has once again temporarily halted the state’s fledgling cannabis industry, leaving its future uncertain. The Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed into law by then-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the spring of 2021 and legalized adult-use recreational marijuana and established the regulatory process to develop the state’s cannabis industry. It originally sought to issue up to 150 retail licenses and had a goal to issue 50% of those licenses to social equity candidates. For example, those negatively impacted by the so-called “War on drugs” [also known as justice-involved], disabled…

25 Jul

Amsterdam Cannabis Inc. aiming to open next month, job fair planned on Saturday

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AMSTERDAM — The city’s first cannabis dispensary could open its doors in a matter of weeks, according to local brothers Anthony and Thomas Marcellino. “We’re just building the store out and getting it ready for the final walkthrough by New York state,” Anthony Marcellino said Monday. “We’re hoping to be open in mid to late August as long as everything goes according to plan.” The Amsterdam Planning Commission approved the site plan and special use permit for Amsterdam Cannabis Inc. at 1549 Route 5S last week. Building permits were issued almost immediately afterward to move forward with renovations to the…

21 Jun

Amsterdam adopts zoning laws for cannabis, first dispensary goes to Planning Commission next week

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AMSTERDAM — The Common Council has adopted zoning regulations covering cannabis retailers and manufacturers in Amsterdam. Now, the first dispensary proposed in the city is set to be reviewed by the Planning Commission next week. The city worked quickly to finalize regulations after officials were caught off guard when the state Office of Cannabis Management awarded a Conditional Adult-use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) license to local brothers Thomas and Anthony Marcellino in April. Mayor Michael Cinquanti has been critical of limited communication from the state since recreational marijuana was legalized. He said officials had previously begun preparing zoning laws and could…

05 Apr

Amsterdam, Saratoga Springs entrepreneurs among next group to receive pot licenses

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GREATER CAPITAL REGION — After years of building up his career as a professional fighter and businessman, Amsterdam-native Thomas Marcellino is once again facing the impact of his past transgressions.And he's content with the result.Earlier this week, Thomas and older brother Anthony Marcellino were among six greater Capital Region recipients of licenses to sell cannabis under a program which conditionally provides those convicted or related to someone convicted of past marijuana-related criminal offenses early access to retail sales in the emerging market. Known professionally as Tommy Gunnz, Thomas Marcellino was incarcerated for possessing marijuana back in 2007 — 14 years before…