UWS City Council member Gale Brewer (at mic) was invited by Governor Kathy Hochul (far right) to join NYC Mayor Eric Adams (left) and NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda (rear) and other officials announcing new law designed to curb illegal weed shops. Photo: Office of City Council member Gale Brewer
UWS City Council member Gale Brewer (at mic) was invited by Governor Kathy Hochul (far right) to join NYC Mayor Eric Adams (left) and NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda (rear) and other officials announcing new law designed to curb illegal weed shops. Photo: Office of City Council member Gale Brewer

Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the change with Mayor Eric Adams on April 19—without the head of the state’s cannabis agency.

State to Pull Lotto, Liquor Licenses From Bogus Weed Shops as City Given Padlock Power
25 Apr 2024 | 04:55
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New York City will have more power to crack down on illegal cannabis shops, the governor announced Friday, in a deal that will also empower the state to revoke liquor, tobacco and lottery licenses from businesses selling illegal weed.

The measures would allow the state Office of Cannabis Management and...

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