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NYC March 24, 2026 9 min read

Pastime Brands NY Debut Has Us Wondering Why They Even Bothered.

We sampled six strains from three dispensaries across Long Island and Queens. Powdery mildew on two of them. Powder in our hands when we broke up the rest. Pastime Brands is #1 on our list of brands to avoid.

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Beginner Apr 8

How to Read a NY Dispensary Menu (Without Getting Lost)

THCA, terpenes, live rosin, RSO — what it all actually means, in plain English.

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Buffalo Mar 30

Buffalo's First Craft Drop: Niagara Reserve "Falls Frost"

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