"As of August 2025, approximately 563,400 veterans were living in New York. That figure accounts for 3.6% of the state's adult population and places New York 51st among U.S. states and territories in terms of veteran population per capita. While that statistic might suggest a smaller community in proportion to other states, the reality is that hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers have served-and many of them rely on cannabis to support their health and quality of life."
"Veterans often turn to cannabis to address issues such as chronic pain, insomnia, PTSD, and anxiety. For many, cannabis offers a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals, bringing balance and relief where other treatments may have fallen short. Yet, despite its growing acceptance, cannabis in New York comes at a cost. Taxes and surcharges imposed by the state are among the highest in the nation, making every purchase significantly more expensive for the consumer."
As of August 2025, approximately 563,400 veterans lived in New York, representing 3.6% of the state's adult population and ranking the state 51st in veterans per capita. Hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers have served and many rely on cannabis to address chronic pain, insomnia, PTSD, and anxiety. Cannabis often serves as a natural alternative to pharmaceuticals, providing balance and relief. New York imposes some of the highest cannabis taxes and surcharges in the nation, making purchases significantly more expensive. For veterans on fixed incomes, those added costs can be overwhelming, so dispensary discounts—typically 5% to 10% with valid ID—help soften the financial impact and accumulate over time.
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