Last year, he and a partner, Matt Stang, purchased High Times, a fifty-plus-year-old cannabis culture brand that had fallen into receivership, for three and a half million dollars. They are in the process of reviving the High Times print magazine, which once published Charles Bukowski and William S. Burroughs, as a quarterly. The relaunch issue, featuring the rapper Rick Ross on the cover, is out this month.
Tucked between the Hudson Valley and the Shawangunk Mountains, Middletown, New York, has always been a city in motion. It's where hard work meets artistry, where the old-school spirit of the Hudson Valley blends seamlessly with a new generation's passion for innovation. Now, that energy is spilling into something fresh and unmistakable - New York's fire weed culture. Middletown isn't just catching up with the state's cannabis scene; it's shaping it.
On Saturday, September 20, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m., the Long Island Cannabis Coalition presents Unity Fest at the scenic Estonian House Estate. Sponsored by Planet Nugg Cannabis Superstore, this event brings together music, food, art, and cannabis culture for one unforgettable day. It marks one of the region's most ambitious cultural gatherings, uniting communities through shared experiences, creativity, and wellness.
Whether you're strolling the misty walkways of Niagara Falls, hiking the ridge trails of Bear Mountain, or soaking in sweeping views of the Hudson River Valley, there's now an option to elevate your visit responsibly.
This immersive gathering blends film, fashion, and a little cannabis-friendly culture for an unforgettable evening that's part speakeasy, part community showcase.
Unlike large-scale operations that often use mechanical trimming to save time and labor costs, many small brands hand-trim each bud. Hand trimming preserves the delicate trichomes that contain essential cannabinoids and terpenes, directly influencing potency, aroma, and flavor.
'We were shooting 'High School,' the movie, and [Snoop] was out of the trailer doing his part. And he came back in the trailer and was like, 'Y'all little motherf-kers is high!' I thought they had already smoked, though! I'm like, 'These are Snoop's kids, of course they smoke!' They got high with me first. Crazy.'
With Easter and 4/20 landing on the same Sunday, NYC is offering a unique blend of springtime festivities and cannabis culture, creating vibrant celebrations across the city.
