NEW YORK (WBNG) -- The New York State Office of Cannabis Management, or OCM, launched a “Listen & Learn” series focused on shaping the future of cannabis education in New York.

Officials said that as the legal cannabis market continues to grow, OCM recognizes the urgent need for youth-centered messaging that helps young people navigate the realities of cannabis in their communities and make informed choices that best protect their health.

The series features private in-person listening sessions from May through August, hosted in accessible locations by community-based youth-serving organizations.

“Education rooted in engagement is not only meaningful—it’s more effective,” said New York State Office of Cannabis Management Acting Executive Director Felicia A.B. Reid. “It’s one thing to kn

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