NYS Office of Cannabis Management

06/19/2026

✊🏾 Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the pursuit of opportunity.

As we honor this day, OCM remains committed to expanding opportunity through community reinvestment, workforce development, and pathways into New York's legal cannabis market. Because building a stronger future means making sure everyone has the chance to be part of it.

Happy Juneteenth. ❤️🖤💚

06/18/2026

🌿 Today, on Jack Herer's birthday, we recognize his contributions to cannabis advocacy and the conversations he helped inspire.

His work helped bring conversations around cannabis reform and legalization into the mainstream—conversations that continue today as OCM builds a regulated market focused on consumer safety, transparency, and access.

📍Find a licensed dispensary near you with the Buy Legal Map.

New York State Office of Cannabis Management

06/17/2026

The next public meeting is Thursday, June 23 at 1PM at the Buffalo Federation Neighborhood Centers. Join us in-person or via livestream to stay updated on the latest in .

➡️ More info: https://cannabis.ny.gov/cannabis-advisory-board-meetings

06/16/2026

🖥️ Metrc is offering a free five-part webinar series for licensees this summer.

These sessions will feature practical guidance from Metrc experts designed to help operators navigate compliance, improve operational efficiency, and stay ahead in an evolving regulatory landscape. All sessions begin at 1 PM.

To register for an upcoming session, visit: www.metrc.com/new-york-summer-webinar-series

06/15/2026

More than 450 participants across 11 counties shaped the insights featured in our Listen & Learn Report.

In partnership with community organizations across New York, we’re sharing how youth and trusted adults think about and talk about cannabis— laying the foundation for future educational resources designed with communities in mind.

📚 Learn more and read the report: https://cannabis.ny.gov/listen-learn-series

06/14/2026

🍃Buy legal(21+)
🏆Celebrate responsibly
🏀& Go, New York, Go!

06/12/2026

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06/11/2026

🌈 Love grows in New York.

This Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ communities whose contributions help make New York stronger, more vibrant, and more inclusive.

OCM is committed to building a cannabis industry rooted in equity, opportunity, and respect for all New Yorkers. Happy Pride!

06/10/2026

⚽ With the FIFA World Cup set to bring millions of fans to the region, OCM Executive Director John Kagia spoke with the New York Post about the importance of accessing New York's legal cannabis market responsibly.

"It's really important to access the legal market in a responsible manner." 🌿

Whether you're a resident or a visitor, remember:

✔️ Shop licensed
✔️ Know the rules
✔️ Be mindful and respectful of others

Because consumer safety always comes first.

Read more from the New York Post:

“The FIFA World Cup may become the event that officially introduces many international visitors to New York’s legal cannabis industry.”

06/05/2026

🗽 Thank you, New York.

Following his confirmation as Executive Director of the Office of Cannabis Management, John Kagia reflects on the partnerships and progress that have helped build —and the work still ahead.

Watch his message below. ⬇️