
NYPD could get power to close illegal marijuana shops
New York City records show there are 11 legal marijuana shops and about 1,500 illegal ones in the five boroughs.
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New York City records show there are 11 legal marijuana shops and about 1,500 illegal ones in the five boroughs.
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