It's no secret that New York's legal cannabis industry has room for improvement. The issues include leadership changes for the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, the slow rollout legal cannabis licenses and issues with cracking down illegal smoke shops across the state. We unpack the many challenges and the future of the industry with Damien Cornwell, president of the Cannabis Association of New York. The state Department of Health has a direct-patient care approach to providing healthcare services and safeguarding public health. James McDonald, commissioner of the NYS Health Department, speaks with David Lombardo, of WCNY's Capitol Pressroom, for an in-depth conversation.
Full Episode: The State of NY's Cannabis Industry, NYS DOH Commissioner
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Full Episode: NYS Cannabis Industry, DOH Commissioner
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- It's no secret that New York's legal cannabis industry has room for improvement. The issues include leadership changes for the NYS Office of Cannabis Management, the slow rollout legal cannabis licenses and issues with cracking down illegal smoke shops across the state. We unpack the many challenges and the future of the industry with Damien Cornwell, president of the Cannabis Association of New York.
- The state Department of Health has a direct-patient care approach to providing healthcare services and safeguarding public health. James McDonald, commissioner of the NYS Health Department, speaks with David Lombardo, of WCNY's Capitol Pressroom, for an in-depth conversation.