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Hudson Valley Welcomes New Licensed Pot Dispensary Hudson Valley Welcomes New Licensed Pot Dispensary
Hudson Valley Welcomes New Licensed Pot Dispensary A new pot shop is set to elevate the cannabis retail experience in a town in the region as its first state-licensed recreational dispensary. The new store, Dutchess Roots, located in the Town of Poughkeepsie, broke ground on Monday, Nov. 25, at 2615 South Road. The dispensary is nestled behind Buff City Soap and opposite The Yoga House, with plans to open its doors in Spring 2025. Town Supervisor Rebecca Edwards expressed enthusiasm for the new venture and stressed the town's commitment to regulated and safe cannabis sales.  Officials said Dutchess Roots aims to integrate into the co…
Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam
Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam A minority and woman-owned cannabis dispensary in Westchester is giving prospective visitors a closer look at its interior and products as it prepares to open up shop.  Ahead of its opening date, the Purple Owl Dispensary, to be located in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave., is giving customers a look at some of its products, which include flower, pre-rolls, edibles, vaporizers, concentrates, and tinctures.  Earlier Report - New Cannabis Dispensary, Delivery Service To Celebrate In White Plains The dispensary, which has not yet announced its opening date, will be the f…
New Cannabis Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam To Celebrate Opening Of Physical Store New Cannabis Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam To Celebrate Opening Of Physical Store
New Cannabis Dispensary That Delivers To Putnam To Celebrate Opening Of Physical Store A minority and woman-owned cannabis service in Westchester that delivers to customers in much of the Hudson Valley is set to hold a grand opening ceremony for its new retail location.  New, updated report - Update: Here's Closer Look At Upcoming Woman-Owned Dispensary In White Plains The Purple Owl Dispensary, which has been delivering cannabis to customers in Westchester and Putnam counties since December 2023, will hold a grand opening for its new location in White Plains at 405 Mamaroneck Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 5:30 p.m.  Co-owned by Ossining residents Beth Smith a…
$400K, 415 Pounds Of Pot Seized In Hudson Valley Zava Smoke Shops Investigation $400K, 415 Pounds Of Pot Seized In Hudson Valley Zava Smoke Shops Investigation
$400K, 415 Pounds Of Pot Seized In Hudson Valley Zava Smoke Shops Investigation Five corporations and three people have pleaded guilty following an investigation into multiple smoke shops in the Hudson Valley that netted more than $400,000 and 405 pounds of pot. Rockland County District Attorney Thomas Walsh II announced Wednesday, July 10, that three individuals and five corporations that were involved in a year-long investigation into Rockland County smoke shops, said  have pleaded guilty, The investigation began on Monday, March 4, when the DA's Office, the New York Office of Homeland Security Investigations, New York State agencies, and local police …
Hudson Valley Duo Charged With Gun, Drug Possession Hudson Valley Duo Charged With Gun, Drug Possession
Hudson Valley Duo Charged With Gun, Drug Possession Two Hudson Valley men are behind bars after being charged with gun and narcotics possession following a traffic stop. The incident occurred in Orange County on Monday, June 10, in the city of Newburgh. According to Trooper Steven Nevel of the New York State Police, Troop F Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) members were patrolling South Street in Newburgh when they spotted a 2005 gray Honda Pilot in violation of traffic laws.  Troopers stopped the vehicle and identified the driver, Aden Albino, age 19, from Newburgh, and his passenger, Yael Garcia, age 20, also from Newburgh.  W…
Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Death Of Area Man While Driving High On Marijuana Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Death Of Area Man While Driving High On Marijuana
Hudson Valley Woman Sentenced For Death Of Area Man While Driving High On Marijuana A Hudson Valley woman has been sentenced to prison for killing an area man while high on drugs. Related story: ID Released For Person Killed In Head-On Pleasant Valley Crash Dutchess County resident Camay Pryce, age 35, of Poughkeepsie, was sentenced for vehicular manslaughter on Thursday, March 21 to serve 2 1/3 to 7 years in state prison. According to Sinead McLoughlin of the Dutchess County District Attorney's Office, Erin T. Clancy, age 50, of Stanford, was killed around 5:50 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 7, in Pleasant Valley. Troopers responded to Route 44 near Bro…
Hudson Valley Man Known For 'Dispensary Bus' Busted Selling Pot To Minors, Police Say Hudson Valley Man Known For 'Dispensary Bus' Busted Selling Pot To Minors, Police Say
Hudson Valley Man Known For 'Dispensary Bus' Busted Selling Pot To Minors, Police Say A Hudson Valley man known for his makeshift "dispensary bus" was busted for allegedly selling cannabis to people under the age of 21. The arrest took place in Dutchess County around 4:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 26 in East Fishkill. According to East Fishkill Police, Orange County resident Eli E. Herrera, age 22, of Monroe, was charged with criminal sale of cannabis and unlawful sale of cannabis. Herrera's arrest comes following an investigation by the East Fishkill Police and the Dutchess County Drug Task Force.  The investigation found that Herrera allegedly sold cannabis out the rear of…
Traffic Stop In Region Leads To Drug Bust, 3 Arrested, State Police Say Traffic Stop In Region Leads To Drug Bust, 3 Arrested, State Police Say
Traffic Stop In Region Leads To Drug Bust, 3 Arrested, State Police Say Two men and a juvenile were charged with possession of a controlled substance after state police found more than three pounds of marijuana and cocaine during a traffic stop. The bust took place in Sullivan County around 3 p.m., Wednesday, May 31 in the town of Liberty during a stop for traffic violations. According to Trooper Steven Nevel, during the stop, the driver of a 2006 Honda Accord, identified as Nicholas P. Macnaughton, age 22 from Syracuse, told troopers he had more than a pound of marijuana in the trunk of the car. Also in the vehicle were the front seat passenger and owner…
Smoke Shop Shut Down After Selling 'Wonka Bar' With THC In Westchester, Police Say Smoke Shop Shut Down After Selling 'Wonka Bar' With THC In Westchester, Police Say
Smoke Shop Shut Down After Selling 'Wonka Bar' With THC In Westchester, Police Say A smoke shop in Westchester has been shut down after selling numerous unlicensed products containing cannabis, police said.  Yonkers Smokers, located in Yonkers at 262 South Broadway, was shut down following an inspection by the city's smoke shop task force, Yonkers PD announced on Monday, March 27.  As a result of the inspection, many unlicensed products containing cannabis and unlicensed cannabinoids were confiscated from the store.  According to police, many of these products were designed to mimic the appearance of candy, including a THC-infused "Wonka Bar" coming i…
Smoke Shops In Westchester Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police Smoke Shops In Westchester Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police
Smoke Shops In Westchester Nabbed For Selling Pot, Banned Products To Minors: Police After a month-long investigation, multiple vape and smoke shops in Westchester County have been caught illegally selling products to underage people, as well as selling banned products, police said.  The investigation, which started in October 2022, was conducted on multiple smoke shops in the town of Greenburgh that concerned the sale of "vape, tobacco and THC products" to people under 21, as well as the sale and possession of untaxed cigarettes, marijuana, and banned synthetic cannabinoids products, according to Greenburgh Police.  As a result of the investigation into the store…
NY Seeing Spike In Kids Accidentally Eating Marijuana Edibles NY Seeing Spike In Kids Accidentally Eating Marijuana Edibles
NY Seeing Spike In Kids Accidentally Eating Marijuana Edibles Authorities in New York are warning of an increasing number of kids and teens accidentally consuming marijuana edibles. Calls to the Upstate New York Poison Center (NYPC) for children and teens 19 and younger consuming cannabis-containing food spiked nearly sixfold from 2019, the organization said. The change is even higher when looking at kids 5 and under. Calls for that age group topped 60 as of early August, compared to just seven calls three years prior. NYPC said it is on track to handle the highest number of cases for marijuana edibles in its 65-year history, for multiple reasons. …
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory Fairfield County Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory
Fairfield County Man Accused Of Operating Drug Factory A Fairfield County man was busted for allegedly operating a drug factory after police received complaints of drug dealing in the area. Felipe "Savi" Rosa, age 32, of Danbury, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 17 following the execution of search warrants in Danbury. According to Det. Lt. Mark Williams, of the Danbury Police Department, members of the special investigations division, patrol division, and the DEA task force executed the warrant on Rosa's home and car. "Rosa became a person of interest to investigators after receiving multiple complaints about him selling illicit drugs with…
Can You Be Tested Or Fired For Smoking Pot? New York State Offers Guidance To Residents Can You Be Tested Or Fired For Smoking Pot? New York State Offers Guidance To Residents
Can You Be Tested Or Fired For Smoking Pot? New York State Offers Guidance To Residents The New York State Department of Labor has offered guidance to residents about cannabis use and the workplace. According to the department, employers are allowed to take action against an employee if the employee is impaired by cannabis while working. The state said there must be "specific articulable symptoms" of the employee's impairment that decrease the employee's ability to perform their job or interfere with the employer's ability to create a safe and healthy work environment. The department said these symptoms are defined as "objectively observable indications that the employee’s pe…
NY Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Pot For Recreational Use NY Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Pot For Recreational Use
NY Lawmakers Reach Deal To Legalize Pot For Recreational Use New York State lawmakers have reached a deal to legalize recreational marijuana, with a bill expected to be passed as soon as next week as language on the legislation is finalized. When it's approved, “The Cannabis Law” legislation would create a new Office of Cannabis Management that will be controlled by a Cannabis Control Board, according to CNN. Under the legislation, board officials would provide licenses for each step of the supply chain: farming, processing, distribution, dispensaries, and retail "consumption" sites. The legislation will permit New Yorkers over the age of 21 to grow…
Woman In Distress Attempts To Bite Officers, New Canaan Police Say Woman In Distress Attempts To Bite Officers, New Canaan Police Say
Woman In Distress Attempts To Bite Officers, New Canaan Police Say A woman has been charged after police say she attempted to bite officers while she was in distress. Kaela Augustine, 26, of Queens, turned herself in to New Canaan Police on Monday, Dec. 2 at approximately 4:30 p.m. Police were dispatched to the area of Park Street near Pine Street on a report of a woman in distress inside a vehicle on Tuesday, Sept. 24. Officers attempted to make contact with the woman, later identified as Augustine, who was inside the vehicle with two young children, police say. Augustine was subsequently incoherent and uncooperative with officers during the investigati…
I-84 Stop Leads To Drugs, Weapons Charges For Couple I-84 Stop Leads To Drugs, Weapons Charges For Couple
I-84 Stop Leads To Drugs, Weapons Charges For Couple An I-84 traffic stop by New York State Police troopers led to the arrests of a couple who were allegedly in possession of drugs, paraphernalia and illegal weapons. Troopers stopped Wallkill resident Anthony Smieszek, 30, at approximately 2:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, on I-84 in Montgomery when he committed a traffic violation. During the stop, police said that Smieszek was spotted by troopers attempting to hide an unknown object, prompting further investigation. Smieszek and his passenger, Wallkill resident Kristina Keener, also age 30, were ordered to leave the car, at which point, troope…
Motorist Caught With Cannabis Candies In Hudson Valley Stop Motorist Caught With Cannabis Candies In Hudson Valley Stop
Motorist Caught With Cannabis Candies In Hudson Valley Stop A 34-year-old man is facing multiple felony drug charges after being busted by state police with hundreds of grams of controlled cannabis during a routine traffic stop on I-87 in Orange County. New York State Police troopers conducted a traffic stop of West Belmar, N.J., resident Mark McNulty shortly before 11 p.m. on Wednesday night in Newburgh for an equipment violation. During the subsequent stop, police said that probable cause was established and the vehicle was searched. Further investigation determined that McNulty was in possession of approximately 46 grams of concentrated cannabis,…