Is Mayor Adams’ Crackdown On Illegal Cannabis Working? NYC Council Weighs In After 1,000+ Store Closures
New York City is intensifying its efforts to curb illegal cannabis sales as a City Council committee meets today, Sept. 17, to assess the impact of Mayor Eric Adams‘ “Operation Padlock to Protect.”
Launched in May of 2024, the initiative grants law enforcement the authority to inspect smoke shops and cannabis retailers, padlocking any stores found selling illegal cannabis.
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Authorities have shuttered 210 stores in the Bronx alone under the program, including Family Deli on East Tremont Avenue, where …