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NYC Cannabis 5 Years Later | Buffalo News
Five years after New York legalized recreational marijuana, the market’s still growing—but challenges linger: the illicit trade persists, reinvestment funds are slow to flow, and regulations keep evolving. Key architect of legalization, Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes, is stepping down from office, acknowledging the slow regulatory build-out—even amid court battles. Her legacy includes pushing for equity, now bolstered by a $15 million Community Reinvestment Program with awards soon to be announced. Yet critics argue legalization’s rushed rollout—legalizing possession before…
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