This is why NY's storefronts won't stop going to potProliferation of unlicensed pot shops despite government crackdownPandemic-induced economic trends and licensing hurdles enabled the rise of illegal marijuana dealers.
Assembly Dems resist crackdown on New York's illegal pot shops in budgetState legislation aims to crack down on unlicensed pot shops with bipartisan support.Fiscal impact of unlicensed cannabis shops includes loss of tax revenue and consumer risks.