New York currently has this social equity program for adult use cultivation licenses in the state
The rules establish one type of social equity class that will receive priority review and approval in the cultivation application process:
Farmers First Program provides an Adult-Use Conditional Cultivator License to eligible New York hemp farmers, giving them the first chance to grow cannabis for New York’s adult-use market.
It's important to know what types of social equity licenses are available in New York so that you understand the landscape of the New York market, and, if you qualify, can better understand what the program is all about..
https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-office-cannabis-management-seeding-opportunity-initiative