Western New York’s cannabis stories, numbers, and culture—without the noise.

Letter from the Editor

Why WNY’s cannabis conversation needs a local voice—and how to be part of it.

Cannabis News Briefs

Licensing milestones, retail openings, and policy moves shaping the 716.

Buffalo’s Cannabis Market: Growing Sales, Growing Potential

Cover story • Deep-dive economics, permitting, and new retail footprints.

Where the revenue is coming from, how local operators are expanding, and what 2026 means for jobs and investment in the 716.

Dispensary Spotlight: FLUENT

Planted roots in Western New York

What they’re doing differently, community partnerships, and the shelves worth watching.

Beginner’s Guide: Sativa vs. Indica vs. Hybrid

Smart basics for first-time shoppers

Effects, terpenes, dosing, and how to shop with confidence—without the jargon.

WNY’s Mega-Farm Cannabis Revolution

Reclaiming the past, growing the future

How adaptive reuse and regional supply chains can power a modern, equitable cultivation campus.

Borderland Festival Recap

Photos, standout sets, and sustainability notes from Knox Farm.

Holiday Gift Guide: 716 Edition

Locally made + community-minded picks.

SUNY Niagara’s Cannabis Conference — January 2026

Training the next wave of talent

Dispensary Directory (2025)

Your quick-start map for WNY