New York’s legal pot shops more than doubled in 2025 — as sales surpassed $2.5B - New York Post

“The annual report shows meaningful progress in New York’s legal cannabis market, but it also makes clear that New York State needs a strong auditing process to prevent inversion and protect consumers,” said Joe Rossi, strategist for Empire State Green Standard Alliance, a cannabis consumer advocacy organization focused on marijuana consumer health and safety.

“As the market grows, rigorous oversight of the supply chain, product movement, and financial controls is essential to ensure only tested legal cannabis reaches New Yorkers and to maintain public trust,” he said.

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