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New York Weed Is One Thing That’s Cheaper These Days

A heap of pot from California and other states is fueling sales in the five boroughs at a time when pretty much everything else is more expensive.

Empire Cannabis Club has a flagship store in New York City’s trendy Chelsea neighborhood.

Photographer: Paulina Cachero
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It’s never been easier to get weed in New York.

Dealers openly hawk bud, vapes and edibles from tables in Union Square. Bodegas advertise marijuana in their windows. Even holiday markets have weed vendors alongside the jewelry and Christmas ornaments.