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District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Mayor Eric Adams want to shut down hundreds of unlicensed Manhattan smoke shops 
New York City has launched a new war on unlicensed cannabis stores in Manhattan. The businesses could face eviction if they continue breaking the law.
Crackdown on illegal weed shops expands, as Manhattan DA asks landlords to evict violators
Mayor Eric Adams is teaming with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg to crack down on illegal cannabis shops by using some new tactics.
As illegal pot dispensaries thrive, NYC goes after landlords
In a renewed push to snuff out New York City’s thriving illegal cannabis market, Mayor Eric Adams and Manhattan’s top prosecutor announced Tuesday that they would go after landlords who allow hundreds of illicit shops to operate.
CRACKING DOWN ON NYC’S ILLEGAL MARIJUANA DISPENSARIES AMID SPIKE IN CRIME
Hundreds of smoke shops in New York City were put on notice Tuesday they could face eviction for illegal cannabis sales. The first legal dispensaries opened in recent weeks and since then, city officials said there has been a proliferation of illegal, unlicensed shops also selling cannabis products.
Illegal weed shops in NYC to face eviction under new crackdown plan by Adams and Bragg
Mayor Adams and Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg put illegal cannabis shops on notice Tuesday that they will face eviction if they continue to break the law.
City targets landlords in push to close illegal weed shops
Landlords who rent to illicit marijuana retailers are facing new legal action from the city, and hundreds of smoke shops suspected of selling cannabis without a license will be threatened with eviction by Manhattan’s top prosecutor, officials said today.
Manhattan District Attorney's Office