A Syracuse-based medical cannabis company has announced it's been given approval and is beginning production.

"Terradiol New York" has opened its cultivation facility at the former New Venture Gear Industrial Park in Dewitt. The company is one of the original applicants to the New York State Compassionate Care Program. 

Officials say they've created programs that will lead to new technology needed to advance clinical use of cannabinoids. It's expected to bring 70 jobs to the area.

More dispensaries are set to open in other parts of the state during the next few months.