"Brooklyn's latest dispensary, Hii in Bay Ridge, opened on April 28, just in time for 4/20, marking a significant milestone in the local cannabis landscape."
"New York City first cracked down on cannabis back in 1914, adding it to the list of prohibited drugs, which included habit-forming substances like opium and heroin."
"In 1951, the city set out to eradicate weed plants from vacant lots, recovering a massive 17,200 pounds of marijuana plants from Brooklyn alone."
"In 1977, New York made its first step toward decriminalizing marijuana, reducing penalties for possessing small amounts, though public possession remained a misdemeanor."
Brooklynites celebrate 4/20 with various events and access to nearly 80 legal dispensaries. Historically, New York faced strict cannabis laws, with the first crackdown in 1914. The state only introduced a medical marijuana program in 2016. Legal recreational dispensaries were delayed until late 2023 due to court battles. The city attempted to eradicate cannabis in the 1950s, recovering over 17,000 pounds of marijuana. In 1977, New York began decriminalizing marijuana, but public possession remained a misdemeanor.
Read at www.amny.com
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