Hochul's Bold Moves: Expanding NY's Cannabis Market and Cracking Down on Illegal Sales

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the largest expansion of the state's legal cannabis market, with hundreds of licenses available for growing and selling marijuana. The application period will be open for two months. Hochul also highlighted a recent crackdown on illegal sales, with over 8,500 pounds of illegal product seized. The governor emphasized the importance of shutting down illegal storefronts, protecting children's health and safety, and supporting small businesses in the cannabis industry.