RISE Dispensary to host meet-and-greet with former Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Andre Reed – 13WHAM-TV

Henrietta, N.Y. — Former Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Andre Reed is in Rochester to mark the launch of recreational cannabis sales at RISE Dispensary in Henrietta.

The grand opening event will feature a special meet-and-greet with Reed along with live music, Lloyd’s Food Truck, and more.

The event will take place on Saturday at RISE Dispensary at 556 Jefferson Road from 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The meet-and-greet Andree Reed is scheduled between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.

RISE Dispensary in Henrietta began recreational sales in January and is one of two adult-use licensed dispensaries in the Rochester area.

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Celebrate RISE Henrietta Grand Opening with Former Buffalo Bills Andre Reed – Step Out Buffalo

To celebrate the launch of recreational cannabis sales, RISE Dispensary in Henrietta will host a grand opening event on Saturday, February 3rd featuring a special meet-and-greet with former Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Andre Reed, live music, Lloyd’s Food Truck, and more.

RISE Dispensary Henrietta began recreational sales on Friday, January 12, and is one of only two adult-use licensed dispensaries in the Rochester area. RISE offers a wide range of cannabis products for medical patients and adult-use consumers, including RYTHM premium indoor hand-trimmed flower, Dogwalkers pre-rolls, incredibles gummies, and &Shine vapes.

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Location: RISE Dispensary Henrietta, 556 W Jefferson Rd, Henrietta, NY 14623

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Event Date: Saturday, February 3

Store Hours: 9 am – 9 pm

Details:

9 am-3 pm: Steel Drums

11 am: Lloyd’s Food Truck

11:30 am-6 pm: DJ

12 pm-2 pm: Meet and Greet with Andre Reed

3 pm-6 pm: Mixologist teaching how to infuse drinks for the Super Bowl

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Multiple Dispensaries in Catskill await State Retail Licensing – Hudson Valley 360

CATSKILL — Although marijuana dispensaries were approved by the village in 2022, multiple dispensary businesses are awaiting state licensing, however, one has received village support and approval.

Catskill Roots came to the village to discuss its intentions of opening a dispensary over a year ago, said Village Trustee and Juice Branch owner Natasha Law.

“As we do with any new business fitting zoning regulations, we welcomed them to the community,” she said. “They purchased the property and have been moving forward for the last year.”

The village Planning Board approved at its Jan. 22 meeting a site plan for Catskill Roots, a dispensary planned for 79-81 Maple Ave.

“As soon as state licensing opened to the general public, they requested a letter of support from the village, which we supplied, drafted by our village lawyer to go with their application,” Law said.

When the letter of support was drafted, the village was approached by another potential cannabis business, The Green Hut, which recently purchased the old Pizza Hut building at 75 Maple Ave., and wanted a letter of support to send with their application.

“As a board we could not supply that letter of support because it goes against our zoning regulations of not allowing

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Exotix Weed Dispensary: Elevating Cannabis Retail in the Heart of Los Angeles – EIN News

A Decade of Regulatory Evolution Paves the Way for Premier Cannabis Experiences at Exotix Weed Dispensary

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — In the dynamic landscape of Los Angeles, California, the past decade has witnessed a transformative evolution in cannabis regulations, marking a significant shift in the industry’s operational and societal framework. This period has been characterized by progressive legislative reforms aimed at refining the legal contours of cannabis usage, sales, and cultivation, thereby shaping a more structured and accessible market for both businesses and consumers.

The journey began with pivotal regulatory milestones that sought to harmonize state laws with emerging local needs, fostering an environment conducive to safe and regulated access. These changes were propelled by a growing recognition of cannabis’s therapeutic and recreational value, coupled with a commitment to rectifying past injustices associated with its prohibition. The city’s approach has been marked by a careful balance between promoting public health and safety and supporting the burgeoning cannabis industry’s growth and innovation.

Central to this regulatory transformation was the establishment of comprehensive licensing frameworks that ensured dispensaries operated with the highest standards of integrity and compliance. This era also saw the introduction of stringent quality control measures,

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Exotix Weed Dispensary San Jose: Elevating Cannabis Shopping to New Heights – EIN News

San Jose’s Premier Weed Dispensary Delivers High-Quality Cannabis Products and Exceptional Service

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, February 2, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ — Exotix Weed Dispensary San Jose, located at San Jose, California, is setting a new standard for cannabis retail in the region. As the city’s premier cannabis dispensary, Exotix Weed Dispensary has consistently offered high-grade edibles and rare cannabis products at unbeatable outlet prices. In an industry where customer satisfaction often takes a back seat to profits, Exotix Weed Dispensary stands out for its unwavering commitment to prioritize consumers.

Exotix Weed Dispensary has been at the forefront of the cannabis industry, providing customers with a wide range of popular cannabis products. From premium cannabis flowers to innovative edibles, Exotix Weed Dispensary San Jose has consistently offered top-tier products that cater to the diverse preferences of its clientele.

Exotix Weed Dispensary’s product range encompasses a diverse selection of cannabis options. Among their offerings, cannabis flower takes center stage, offering customers an extensive array of choices, including indica, sativa, and hybrid strains. These strains are celebrated for their unique terpene profiles, exceptional potency, and a wide range of effects, catering to the distinct preferences of cannabis enthusiasts.

For those seeking convenience and an effortless

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Weed Shop Closes, Blames Downtown ‘Safety’ – The San Francisco Standard

“Due to the deteriorating situation in Downtown San Francisco, to ensure the safety of our customers team members, we have made the difficult decision to close Bloom Room San Francisco until conditions improve,” a message on the website reads.

The dispensary will remain open through Feb. 6 and all products are on sale at 30% off.

“Unfortunately, we’ve waited for things to turn around as long as we can wait,” founder Stephen Rechif said. “Sales have been dipping continually because people don’t feel comfortable coming to the area.”

He named the cleanliness of Central SoMa’s streets as a factor, as well as an impending construction project across the street that would almost certainly bring further disruption. Rechif also cited the area’s open drug sales and usage—something that may strike observers as notable coming from a dispensary owner. 

“Comparing cannabis to the things that are going on around us—it’s not anything in the same realm,” he said.

Overall, Rechif expressed gratitude to the San Francisco community that sustained the business for more than a decade—several years before California voters permitted recreational cannabis use via 2016’s Proposition 64. Dispensary members who had met their spouses at the Bloom Room’s vape table have been emailing him their remembrances

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Police investigate suspected illegal marijuana growing operation near Bellaire – KPRC Click2Houston

HOUSTON – On Renwick Drive, near Bissonnet, a multi-agency police raid happened Thursday night.

Bellaire Police stated via Facebook they were part of the team investigating a suspected illegal marijuana operation and that arrests were pending.

Bellaire PD’s Facebook post was later removed.

KPRC 2 made it to the scene of the search warrant execution and noticed people in hazmat suits and a big bag of something being removed from the unmarked building.

But by Friday morning at the very same place, a business called Edwards Family Marijuana Dispensary, it was back in business, with a filled parking lot and steady stream of customers.

Their unmarked building at 7565 Renwick is one of three Edwards Family Marijuana Dispensaries in Houston.

Edwards Family Dispensary bills itself as a medical marijuana dispensary, the only kind that’s legal in Texas.

Their marijuana selection is even available for order online for pickup or delivery.

The Renwick storefront, one of three, is also seemingly operating within 1,000 feet of Braeburn Elementary School. Nearby residents have certainly noticed the traffic.

“Go by this place and you would think you are at a Chik fil a drive through. There are so many cars going through that they need traffic directors. It is like a turnstile,” a

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Grandview dispensary sees success in first year sales of recreational cannabis – KSHB 41 Kansas City News

KANSAS CITY, Mo — Saturday marks one year since recreational marijuana use was legalized in Missouri.

In 2023, adult use cannabis sales topped $1 billion.

“Not surprised,” said JD Hilton, a customer at ReLeaf Resources Dispensary in Grandview. “I’m sure it’s gonna go up higher. It’s just a matter of getting everybody comfortable coming in here.”

Hilton started going to the dispensary when it opened for medical marijuana sales three years ago.

The medical marijuana helped him through recovery and pain management after a motorcycle accident.

Hilton said the biggest impact of legalization is the ability for customers to buy marijuana guilt-free and to do it safely.

“When we play on the streets, it wasn’t the case,” he said. “You just got what you got. Here, it’s medicine and you feel comfortable and confident every time. I feel comfortable when I walk out that door, both with the medicine and with the laws where they are today.”

About 45,000 products leave ReLeaf Resources Dispensary on a monthly basis.

Mitch Alexander, the dispensary’s director of retail, said foot traffic and revenue have quadrupled compared with 2022.

“If you look at other state’s numbers, we are right there, competing with Colorado’s yearly numbers and they are 12 years senior

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Tribal Based Medical Cannabis Dispensary Plans Opening in East St. Cloud – KNSI

(KNSI) — A self-described tribal based medical cannabis dispensary is planning to open in the old Ace Bar building downtown St. Cloud on Saturday morning.

White Feather Concierge and Wellness Center President Doctor Allen S. Miller is a holistic healer with the Crow Nation. He talked exclusively with KNSI News on Friday and explained their mandate is to protect, enhance, and bring back native health services. “These techniques that the natives have go back several hundred years. And under treaty, what we’re able to do is revitalize those back in the community.”

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Dr. Miller claims the facility will be under tribal control of the Crow Nation. As it is a sovereign nation, he says it is not under the jurisdiction of the state, or county, or city laws.

People seeking services will need to be seen by a White Feather physician to determine if they qualify for care, according to Miller. They must also become an ‘ad-hoc’ member of the Crow Nation by paying a $50 fee. “It’s a yearlong membership fee, for lack of a better term. Kind of like Costco,” Miller explains. “And they’ll be able to take advantage

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