At the one-year mark of 'Operation Padlock to Protect', Mayor Eric Adams celebrated significant achievements in cracking down on illegal smoke shops across New York City. Over 1,400 illegal shops have been shuttered, and over $95 million in illegal products seized. Adams emphasized community concerns regarding the proliferation of such shops and their impact on safety. The initiative aims to transform these spaces into legitimate businesses, fostering neighborhood revitalization and supporting the small business economy. The mayor, alongside community leaders, highlighted the ongoing efforts to further improve the cityâs environment for families and children.
"The city was fed up. We heard it at every town hall. This time last year, there were thousands of illegal smoke shops plaguing our city with unlicensed cannabis endangering our children."
"The next step of our plan is to work with property owners to safely and legally re-open their vacant storefronts, replacing illegal smoke shops with pizzerias, bakeries, barber shops, retail stores, and other legal establishments."
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