Category: Press Statements

The Bronx Defenders and Bronx Cannabis Hub Celebrated Grand Opening of Diamond Dispensary in Williamsburg

Hector Bonilla, system-impacted and long-time Bronx resident, becomes thirteenth independent dispensary to open with Hub’s support Bronx, NY – On Friday, The Bronx Defenders and The Bronx Cannabis Hub proudlycelebratedthe grand opening of Diamond Dispensary, independently owned by longtime Bronx resident Hector Bonilla. As a system-impacted individual, Hector’s story reflects the purpose of cannabis equity in New York. The ribbon cutting occurred at 455 Graham Ave in Williamsburg, […]

Young People, Attorneys, Advocates, Providers, Clergy, Unions, and Impacted New Yorkers Unite in Coalition to Defend New York’s Landmark Raise the Age Law

“The Coalition to Protect Raise The Age: Build Futures, Invest In Youth” Brings Together 221 Organizations Statewide Coalition Will Work to Preserve the Law, Combat Misinformation, and Promote Community-Based Investments That Deliver True Public Safety Tuesday, December 2, 2025 (ALBANY, NY) — Young people, attorneys, advocates, service providers, clergy, unions, and impacted New Yorkers — […]