Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams Announce 1,000+ Illegal Cannabis Shops Have Been Shut Down Statewide

July 31, 2024 — Bronx, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul joined Mayor Eric Adams and New York City officials to celebrate a major milestone in New York’s enforcement actions against illegal cannabis retailers. Since Governor Hochul signed legislation expanding cannabis enforcement powers, New York City has reported more than 779 illegal stores have been padlocked, and the New York State Illicit Cannabis Enforcement Task Force has closed an additional 230 across the State — bringing the statewide total to more than 1,000.