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Tuesday, the New York State Cannabis Advisory Board (CAB), in partnership with the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), announced a plan to make a $15 million dollar investment in grassroots community-based organizations across the state.

On June 11, 2026, the Appellate Division, Third Department vacated a preliminary injunction ordered in Super Smoke N Save LLC et al. v. New York State Cannabis Control Board, delivering a major victory to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and its enforcement efforts.

As excitement over the FIFA World Cup ramps up in the NYC region, the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) is urging visitors and New Yorkers to play by the rules. While matches will be held in neighboring New Jersey, many fans will be staying and traveling through New York and planning ahead is key to ensuring a safe and legal and enjoyable experience.  

New York courts handed the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) three favorable rulings that affirm regulators’ discretionary authority and protect the State agency’s administrative infrastructure.

Today, the New York State Senate confirmed John Kagia as Executive Director of the New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM), solidifying leadership of one of the nation's largest, most profitable and equity-focused cannabis markets. 

The New York State Cannabis Control Board approved 8 new adult-use licenses alongside renewals, amendments, and regulatory actions supporting the growth and stabilization of the state’s cannabis market. 

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) today released its Listen and Learn Report, a comprehensive look at how young people across New York are learning about cannabis, what they want to know, and how trusted adults such as parents, family members, guardians, teachers and mentors can better engage in meaningful, informed conversations

This report reflects a broad range of perspectives and helps ensure future cannabis education efforts are informed by the experiences, questions, and needs shared directly by communities across New York.

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management today announced the launch of a new observational research study aimed at better understanding patients living with moderate Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).

The New York State Office of Cannabis Management’s Enforcement and Investigations Division (OCM EID), closed THE GREEN THREADS, after the Office received reports that the retailer sold illicit cannabis to a 16-year-old.