Kathy Hochul

The Trump administration has put a stop to New York City’s congestion pricing tolls, a decision that has sparked reactions from various stakeholders. What Happened: The White House has ordered a stop to New York City’s congestion pricing tolls, according to AP News. This decision,...

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to reflect that GSK acquired full rights to CureVac’s bird flu vaccine candidate. A Nevada dairy worker has screened positive for the D1.1 strain of bird flu associated with a Louisiana man's death in January, according to a CNN report. The Centers...

New York City’s congestion toll program launched on Sunday, adding new fees for drivers and rideshare customers. Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and LYFT, Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT) lobbied in favor of congestion tolls and are positioned to benefit from the new fees.  What To Know: The new...

Mysterious drone sightings have been reported across New Jersey and other northeastern states since mid-November 2024, causing concern among residents and prompting investigations by authorities.  Here's a look at what is known and what lawmakers are saying. The Details: The initial drone...

Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is fighting extradition from Pennsylvania to New York, where the shooting occurred. What Happened: Mangione, who was arrested at a Pennsylvania McDonald's Monday, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon for an extradition...

The New York City shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson Wednesday is believed to be a preplanned and premeditated, police said Wednesday hours after the attack. What Happened: Thompson, who was CEO of UnitedHealth Group Inc (NYSE:UNH)’s insurance division UnitedHealthcare, was...

The advocacy organizations have formally requested Governor Kathy Hochul to appoint seasoned leaders to the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). The coalition emphasizes the need to uphold the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act's (MRTA) equity commitments in New York's cannabis market. Concerns...

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $9.5 million judgment against George West, the owner of an unlicensed cannabis dispensary in Ontario County. This sentence followed his refusal to comply with a June 2023 order from the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) to cease operations. West...

Search engines and GPS platforms like Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) and Apple Maps give legitimacy to unlicensed cannabis business in California by not distinguishing them from licensed dispensaries in respective search results. That's according to a measure that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors...

New York City is intensifying its efforts to curb illegal cannabis sales as a City Council committee meets today, Sept. 17, to assess the impact of Mayor Eric Adams‘ “Operation Padlock to Protect.” Launched in May of 2024, the initiative grants law enforcement the authority to...

New York’s legal cannabis industry has surpassed $500 million in sales less than a year after the state’s first authorized dispensary opened its doors. Officials attribute this rapid growth to intensified enforcement efforts against unlicensed sellers, signaling a promising trajectory...

Nine members of New York City's "Common Sense" Caucus are taking a stand against the state's Cannabis Control Board (CCB), urging Governor Kathy Hochul to block a proposal that could flood the city with more cannabis dispensaries. This proposal, if approved, would allow waivers to the existing 1,...

In a late-night operation on Thursday, the NYPD and the New York City Sheriff's Office uncovered millions of dollars worth of illegal cannabis products in a Queens warehouse. This major find marks one of the largest busts in the city’s intensified crackdown on unregulated cannabis suppliers....

New York's Cannabis Market Expands As Officials Successfully Crack Down On Illegal Sales As New York City's ‘Operation Padlock To Protect' gains momentum as Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams recently announce that more than 1,000 illicit cannabis stores have been shut down, boosting...

New York Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams and other key city officials, announced that more than 1,000 illicit cannabis stores have been shut down across the state. This figure includes 779 illegal stores padlocked in New York City and an additional 230 closures statewide, as part of...