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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

A storefront, viewed from the street outside, with harsh white lighting, and rows of colorful cannabis products displayed inside. A man wearing a red hoodie and black vest stands outside.

Illegal weed stores to be evicted as part of Eric Adams crackdown

Mayor Eric Adams filed lawsuits against four establishments, including two that are blocks away from NYU’s campus, which were selling cannabis without licensing, the first step in what he called a “laser-focused” plan to protect New Yorkers.
Tori Morales, News Editor February 8, 2023

Prosecutors will begin to crack down on unlicensed cannabis vendors across Manhattan, according to a Tuesday announcement by New York City Mayor Eric Adams and District Attorney...

Baby Boomer Weed Use Booms

Baby Boomer Weed Use Booms

Deets Sharma, Contributing Writer September 17, 2018
An NYU study shows that a lot of baby boomers smoke the devil's lettuce (marijuana).