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.
Opinion: Stop buying weed from Washington Square Park
40% of cannabis sold at unlicensed dispensaries around New York City is contaminated. Cannabis sold at Washington Square Park is no exception.
Unlicensed weed stores pose as legitimate dispensaries, enticing NYU buyers
The slow rollout of cannabis vendor licenses in New York has led unlicensed sellers with legitimate-looking storefronts to dominate the market.
Staff Recs: Crunchin’ the munchies
The Arts Desk recommends the best movies and music for dozing off into high heaven as you celebrate 4/20.
Q&A: Meet the guy behind the rose cart
The street florist who’s been selling roses outside of Bobst since September has much more to say than just “roses, roses.”
New York state bill legalizes recreational marijuana
Activists say that the bill, which will also expunge convictions for marijuana possession, aims to address some of the havoc wreaked by the war on drugs.
NYU Study Finds Increasing Cannabis Use Among Boomers
An NYU Langone study has found increased use of cannabis in people aged 65 and older, raising questions surrounding the legality and need to expand research on the issue, according to an NYU Langone researcher.
The Stern Student Who Chose Maui Over Wall Street
Rachel Lee is blazing her own path at a Hawaii cannabis distillery.
Legal Weed Won’t Reach NYU
Despite state politicians suggesting that marijuana reform may come to New York, NYU will not change its current policy against the drug, the university says.
