Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis

In this episode Herb speaks to Dasheeda Dawson, founding director of Cannabis NYC and Jeffrey Garcia, Executive Director of NYC’s Office of Nightlife. They discuss NYC’s support for those individuals and small businesses interested in participating in the growing legal cannabis industry. They also discuss the expected economic benefits of what is expected to be the single largest market for cannabis, including tourism activity, and other activity that will be made a...

Show Notes

In this episode Herb speaks to Dasheeda Dawson, founding director of Cannabis NYC and Jeffrey Garcia, Executive Director of NYC’s Office of Nightlife.  They discuss NYC’s support for those individuals and small businesses interested in participating in the growing legal cannabis industry.  They also discuss the expected economic benefits of what is expected to be the single largest market for cannabis, including tourism activity, and other activity that will be made available by onsite consumption opportunities.   

In our second segment, Herb speaks to Wei Hu, Esq.  In addition to being one of NYC’s top cannabis lawyers, Wei is a partner in the Lenox Hill Cannabis Company, a dispensary on the Upper East Side.

Cannabis NYC

Office of Nightlife - SBS (nyc.gov)

Lenox Hill Cannabis Co. – Lenox Hill Cannabis Co.

Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis is produced by Herb Barbot, with additional production and engineering by Matt Patterson, with Rebecca Malpica producing our digital marketing/social media.  
In addition, thank you to Cannabis Wire for contributing our cannabis news. 

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What is Joint Session: Diverse Voices in NYS Cannabis?

Joint Session is your go-to source for the latest cannabis news shaping the New York market. Hosted by Herb Barbot, Esq., the first Director of Operations at the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, this podcast delivers expert insights, breaking developments, and in-depth conversations with the industry’s most influential voices.

From policymakers and legislators to business leaders, licensees, and advocates, Joint Session brings you exclusive interviews with those shaping the future of cannabis in New York and beyond. Plus, we keep you informed with key national and international cannabis updates.
Whether you're an industry professional, an advocate, or just curious about the evolving landscape, Joint Session delivers factual, insightful, and digestible information to help you stay ahead of the curve. Tune in for high-level discussions, straight talk, and expert perspectives you won’t find anywhere else.