There are plenty of press releases on the topic.
Here it is straight from the horses mouth..
NYS Cannabis Control Board Approves 28 Licenses for Business Owners with a Cannabis Conviction or a Family Member with a Cannabis Conviction, 8 Approved for Nonprofit Organizations Board Also Approved Adult Use Program Regulations that Establish Rules for a Safer, Equitable, Consumer-Driven Market Focused on Small Businesses Regulations Advance to 60-Day Public Comment Period
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