NYCTC Events

06/14/2026

The Bellerose Standard: Why Legal Retail is the Future of Queens

By PoppaDukes Serrano Bellerose is standing at a crossroads. For years, the neighborhood has watched as the cannabis conversation shifted from the shadows of the street corner to the bright lights of the State Capitol. But as the green wave finally crashes onto our shores in Queens, we’re seeing a tale of two industries. On one side, you’ve got the “wild west” of unlicensed smoke shops popping up on every corner, selling products of unknown origin in neon-lit chaos. On the other, you have the Bellerose Standard, a commitment to professional, legal, and community-focused retail that is setting a new bar for the…...

By PoppaDukes Serrano

06/11/2026

Discover how LoveBuds, a veteran cannabis accessory company, uses a data-driven approach and a unique Vendor Managed Inventory system to boost sales and profits for dispensaries.

06/08/2026

If you’re reading this in mid-2026, you already know the vibe has shifted. Gone are the days of meeting a guy behind a bodega or waiting for a "gift" delivery that takes three hours to arrive. We’re in the golden era of New York w**d, and the options for

If you’re reading this in mid-2026, you already know the vibe has shifted. Gone are the days of meeting a guy behind a bodega or waiting for a "gift" delivery that takes three hours to arrive. We’re in the golden era of New York w**d, and the options for a weekend getaway are getting as sophisti...

06/08/2026

Upstate Cannabis Farms vs. Long Island Cannabis Tours

By PoppaDukes Serrano, Executive Producer & Host of The OG Social Network Podcast Upstate Cannabis Farms vs. Long Island Cannabis Tours If you’re reading this in mid-2026, you already know the vibe has shifted. Gone are the days of meeting a guy behind a bodega or waiting for a "gift" delivery that takes three hours to arrive. We’re in the golden era of New York w**d, and the options for a weekend getaway are getting as sophisticated as a wine tour in Bordeaux, but with much better snacks and a lot more soul....

By PoppaDukes Serrano, Executive Producer & Host of The OG Social Network Podcast

05/29/2026

Award-winning cannabinoid chocolates with Michael Fertucci Green Spectrums CBD

05/29/2026

Tennis‑bracelet gummies: micro and mega dosing with Michael Fertucci Green Spectrums CBD

05/29/2026

EEG case studies: mapping what each cannabinoid does with Michael Fertucci Green Spectrums CBD

05/29/2026

How Nanotech makes AstroCubes hit in 8–10 minutes with Michael Fertucci Green Spectrums CBD

05/28/2026

The OG speaks with Regent Wanda James - Candidate for Congress - CD1
Why I stood with protesting students (and paid a price)