Unlicensed shops openly selling marijuana in NYC

Big Chief in Brooklyn is one of many stores and dispensaries in New York City selling cannabis products without a license. The owners say they have applied for one and are waiting to hear. The state's Office of Cannabis Management said these businesses are breaking the law.
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[@skipstalforce]

Maybe we just need to stop asking permission from our government for everything

[@RandomNPC001]

That is a slippery slope.

[@skipstalforce]

@@RandomNPC001 Given the irresponsible and overreaching power our governments have weilded far exceding their intended function has resulted in wide spread corruption, reducing once democratic countries to feudalism disquised as democracy, I have to say it's all slippery, it just deppends on which way you're sliding.

[@RandomNPC001]

To that I say travel more or try living in another country that is not as fortunate as America, you will change your statement real quick!

[@RandomNPC001]

@BLM💰SCAM dispensaries are being robbed left and right in CA, don’t know who the perpetrators are but they are being robbed!

[@skipstalforce]

@@RandomNPC001 Your straw man flavored blanket statement is meaningless. Apples are not oranges and oranges are not apples

[@sandyandsun3581]

"weed dealers who rented a storefront" that's literally the whole point of legalization

[@tavishlaidlaw3526]

These liquor stores are just alcohol dealers who rented a storefront These gas stations are just gas dealers who rented a store front These fast food chains are just food dealers renting a store front

[@OkieBadu]

No it's for taxes. The state isn't getting they're cut that's why they're mad.

[@Demonsbane666]

@@OkieBadu Bingo. It's about money and the "right" people not getting their cut. Since they can't make the revenue through imprisonment anymore, they have to make it through tax.

[@thomaslozada7918]

@@OkieBadu yup..and Fox News are some certified snitches…fox should go snitch and bust in on one of those corrupt politician parties and catch them sniffing coke and effin hookers. That reminds me, where’s the Epstein client list?

[@schwishy]

@@OkieBadu jus put it on your taxes

[@andrewacevedough]

So basically if Uncle Sam gets paid it’s medicine but if not it’s drugs ? 😂

[@bills3216]

Couldn't have said it better

[@fintanoclery2698]

My Canadian province did the same thing. As if their crony buddies handed the licenses to grow and sell could ever grow better pot than the farmers that surround me. Keep weed black market, cut out the government leeches

[@lofihifi792]

LIterally, no. What lab is testing their products? These dudes, while entrepreneurial sure, are 100 percent going to jail. Which is sad, they may end up being one of the last to do hard jail time before true legalization. Work for a recreational facility in any state and you’ll know first hard just how many rounds of testing these product must go through to legally sell to the public. What they are doing is no different than a boot legger selling alcohol illegally.

[@KirksCORNER1983]

Where have you been??

[@Imfarfromyourbuisness]

No these mfs get bogus bud that’s grown bad n has chemicals lmfaoo u thought u said some smart

[@Foomanlol]

$200,000 every 2 years for license. You pay $210,000 to apply and if you don't get it they only refund $200,000. No wonder people will just keep doing it without a license.

[@Hambone2k]

yea my uncle has been trynna get his license for a while

[@XanderShiller]

​@@Hambone2ksome stores are casually saying they're licensed and have the certificate hanging on their wall. Problem is most aren't sure what a real one looks like so they could be printing out word docs. Hard to find something real in NYC. So much fake shit and difficult to tell.

[@baymaster20]

Fr

[@commoncentsamerican]

These clowns got locked up. So much for your theory and life advice.

[@Steve-dl6vm]

THIS!!! It's how the government controls the industry. Go Peasant! No license for you!

[@stinkyrat8498]

"Please stop selling weed without giving us 80% of the sale and 200k every year"

[@ILoveTinfoilHats]

Yeah because making sure it's safe is not important right?

[@domingocastelan6007]

Bro alot of vapes aren't even safe at this point who gives a fuck ​@@ILoveTinfoilHats

[@CK-io7dn]

People wouldn’t be operating illegally if you gave people the fair chance to open up a legitimate legal weed shop without all of the loopholes that you’re going to make that business owner go through just to have a legal weed shop open.

[@Gabe94dotcom]

True

[@ElIbroDelos5anillos]

Well the loopholes are there because theyres regulation,taxation and its a drug

[@davidhanson5181]

Facts

[@bryantvega1047]

@@ElIbroDelos5anillos no those loopholes are there because they do not want to many middle class Americans becoming rich. They would rather control the revanue that's generated through the distribution of marjiuana by allowing those that are already rich or politically connected take control of the marjiuana business. Better yet they would rather it be out sourced through Canada or elswhere because God forbid we start to see more wealth spread across the middle class. Corporate giants and political puppets that want to see more future generations become the working class would never let the common man upset there pockets and elitist agendas.. history has proven that time and time again.. unfortunately it has everything to do with classism and not allowing wealth to spread uncontrollably without it being tracked and taxed and to be fair about it being a drug.. alcohol, cigarettes are way worse and about 99 percent of Americans could care less about that. The majority of Americans are also very accepting of marjiuana and would like to see it bring in an influx of money into the economy.. and no not just into the hands of the already super rich.

[@CK-io7dn]

@@ElIbroDelos5anillos its not a drug son😂

[@CoolGuyDoingCoolStuff]

Allowing to be interviewed and being on camera might be the dumbest thing these guys do

[@PAPICHOLO_JWI]

I WAS THINKING THE SAME THING ... LOL ... I CAME HERE TO SEE WHO WAS THINKING AS I AM .... SMH ... LOL .... BRINGING HEAT TO YA OWN SELF .... SHOULDA BEEN STAYING UNDER DI RADAR STAR BWOY.. LOL :(

[@PlanetMondo]

Super dumb. I can't understand why they agreed to this. They'll def get shut down and probably jail time due to this if the pressure wasn't already being applied previously.

[@moeheisenberg7410]

they didn't look like they was too awfully smart

[@Parkslopekid233]

@@PlanetMondo no they won’t they’re black.. lol they will allow them to operate . If they was white they would’ve been shut down already NYC is one of those states were minorities don’t have to follow any rules

[@deagle2yadome696]

yep

[@Crangaso]

Never thought I'd legalization being pushed nationally in my lifetime, let alone in NYC. Like Nas said "Imagine smokin' weed in the streets without cops harassin'."

[@samhu7779]

Word...When he 1st Dropped That Line it was Only something We could Try to Imagine as Young NewYorkers...Hey I'm Enjoying This New Green Era I'm 50 This is Heavenly..I still call Smokeshops Weedspots LOL

[@k_ru2137]

Bruh, first day it was legal to smoke in the streets I was thinking about that line when I was smoking

[@nelsino6723]

Great point

[@babyshaya]

As someone who used to smoke weed, cigarettes and occasional recreational stuff. I honestly hate it being so public. I've stopped everything and I have nothing against others but smelling weed every single place you walk gets really sickening really fast. Especially when you have kids.

[@issahumps]

Technically it’s still illegal to smoke out in public. It’s just like drinking in public. Lol

[@OneOfThoseTypes]

The headline forgot to add "City not getting its cut"

[@luju47]

Paying such prices for a license is criminal in itself.

[@mgtowlevel5293]

They cannot keep anyone safe and they're worrying about your weed sales.

[@dennissharpe8356]

Exactly 💯.....if you try and go legit in NY there is aways a beurocrat thatvis in the way. And that same beurocrat is the one that should be charged. They will not even let people grow. Only those with money (Millions and Millions) are allowed to grow or those outside the state can get a foothold inside NY. NY citizens always get the last bight of the apple. A mouth full of seeds!

[@green-iq6mb]

😂

[@MADOUT_VPS]

Exactly

[@MADOUT_VPS]

Niggas can’t focus on the important things Like lowering my MF taxes Keeping the trains clean n safe

[@nancylove8360]

I say let them sell, they are not robbing anyone, except for not paying stupid taxes.

[@rawestinrino-liverawstreet5333]

I call them Entrepreneurs that are tired of waiting for the government overreach on marijuana regulations and need to make money NOW. It’s a wait game because the city and state gov are slow as hell. They want to take as much as they can from it.

[@matthews6216]

facts my guy facts!

[@wayofthegun6224]

Yeah and every single thug is thinking the same thing I want to get it going now ..that's why you're already seeing guys getting onto with each other in open air weed markets..seen two guys get into it over selling space one guy said the new guy shouldn't be in his part of the park.that turned in a fight...it's already turning into gun play in my city...u legalize a drug and now everybody wants to sell it because they think it's the easiest way to get rich ... thing like that don't go well in the hood ...

[@Draybill]

@@wayofthegun6224 dude what ? Lmao

[@hibiscushoney3759]

Agreed

[@kkaybaltimore]

They are fast if they are getting millions

[@mexicoolguy]

The only reason this became a problem is because uncle Sam ain't getting his cut

[@mez9673]

As long as these fake shops are still paying taxes on every thc item they sell, they wont be bothered. Trust me i lived in nyc my whole life. They are all making sure to pay tax

[@baymaster20]

Love seeing this I hope this place grows cheers from california the Bay Area 💯

[@Dwn2Race]

Councilman is just mad he didn’t get his kickbacks, campaign donations, or family gifts… let’s be Real!

[@Hooda18th007]

Exactly🎯💯

[@nicholaspatti1526]

😂🤣😅..He wants Cash 💸 only..And free weed. Then he disappears like a fart in the Wind

[@bronxmosthated1]

Word!!!!!!

[@biglouch91]

Best comment

[@texasdude1]

Agreed more drugs in the streets is a good thing

[@davidhanson5181]

The reason normal people like these guys are having trouble waiting for their license Because the government doesn't want you to be able to go get weed from Joe schmo's local weed shop It wants to funnel all those sales into a state owned dispensary so they can regulate prices and demand

[@broken_clock_right_twice]

Yea I'm still scratching my head how jersey getting $60 an eighth for sub par buds. Make absolutely zero sense. 13% thca is $60, 20% thca is $60... They price gouging and making a killing. Fuck legalization if this how it's gonna be. And with personal cultivation illegal (in my state it will be, no legislation has allowed cultivation) I'll still be breaking the law!

[@jamiepark8359]

That's a Fact

[@deneilwilliams4380]

🤔

[@Tyweezy84]

Bingo

[@Matthew-oq1hx]

And they wanan control it and get a cut greedy mfs

[@bills3216]

Oh well, stop dragging your feet and start handing out licenses

[@bills3216]

I personally am glad to see it. Keep up that NYC hustle boys!

[@marksage5722]

The State needs to mind their own dam business. People need to start standing up and stop tolerating laws and police. Kick the State out of N. Y.

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

Amen.

[@Mr.B.man.]

I’m not selling marijuana I’m just taking donations

[@moeheisenberg7410]

another couple big potheads

[@taxevader7777]

For a small donation of $24 you get a free cart!

[@ZaOnly420]

Exactly

[@javennabellingerlearnsomething]

Yesss!!😂 My Final Answer!!!!💯 Just give them a License NYC!!!!!!🙏

[@HermanMunster420]

Awww shit!!!

[@SteveSmith-kd9if]

"FOH", JUST 15YRS AGO I WAS GETTING LOCKED UP FOR A NICKEL BAG OF WEED, AND NOW IT'S SOMETHING THAT THE GOVERNMENT PROMOTES SO THEY CAN TAX IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@PAPICHOLO_JWI]

LOL ... LAWS ARE MADE TO BENEFIT THE ELITES. RICH AND TOP DOGS !!!!! LEGAL GANGSTERS .. LOL !!!!

[@taxevader7777]

“Drugs are bad unless we tax them” except in this case weed was never even bad.

[@thespeedofthought8206]

Sounds like it's only a problem when the Government doesn't get their cut.

[@sadcatsam]

Yup ! They need to worry about all the fentanyl instead

[@Imfarfromyourbuisness]

@@sadcatsam this bud is sprayed with bullshit jus look at it’s low grade bud

[@joesphreiley7757]

Why aren’t they shutting these stores down, lawlessness is the problem, avoid paying taxes.

[@kyol420]

The fact that it's illegal for a grown adult to grow a plant and barter it to another grown adult. These laws are fundamentally anti-human.

[@rawestinrino-liverawstreet5333]

They’re all over now and they can’t stop them all. I prefer it actually. As soon as New York regulates it and opens valid stores, the price will be so outrageous that you will still buy illegally or not at licensed store.

[@xmateinc]

Once its legal, the market will flood with product driving the price down. Just like its done here in Oregon. You get get a gram of weed for 1.50 here. 2 grams of shatter for for 20 bucks. Weed is now my cheapest vice.

[@AntWok27]

@@xmateinc depends most of that is bunk shit we got the same shit in Cali you could get like a 8th for 10 but it will be some dirt n you could go to the stizzy store and get taxed like 20 dollars on whatever you buy

[@xmateinc]

@@AntWok27 no dirt being sold here. I’m 42 been smoking since I was 18 and weed is the cleanest and cheapest I’ve ever seen it now that it’s legal.

[@AntWok27]

@@xmateinc nah bruh it’s facts you get what you pay for your getting clean weed but not the cleanest bro😭

[@xmateinc]

@@AntWok27 every since weed become legal here in Oregon Ive only smoked shatter. Get it for around 12 bucks a gram. All flower is dirty since your inhaling burning organic material. Dabs are the best bang for the buck. When it was illegal these same grams where 60 a gram.

[@jerroldwilliams1034]

Smh, just shows how Government is so inefficient. Why is it taking so long to give out licenses and make these stores “legal”? They are hurting consumers , businesses owners and themselves by the slow process.

[@samhu7779]

Major Point. They already lost mucho tax revenue ..Non Intellectual Leadership

[@mrbrainnyc258]

The application process was initiated about 2 months ago. The first legit dispensaries will probably open before jan 1. These illegal operators won't be able to get a license. The state mj bureau said it will turn down applications from those caught operating now without a license.

[@brianwalsh1401]

I'm glad it wasn't legal when I was smoking. Forgetaboutit. I would've forgot about everything.

[@Atobitfrom65th]

@@mrbrainnyc258 which is really just dumb nonsense rules. they're selling weed. Makes no difference if they have a license or not. they're really going to punish folks doing the same thing in october that folks gonna do in January. it's like tommy getting a lifetime ban from the community pool because he jumped in for a dip tuesday night but it doesn't open til the summer til wednesday. just dumb shit.

[@Alex.M89]

A great store btw, good prices and awesome quality - I’ve been there 3 times already and I’m really happy with this store.

[@JoeBuck207]

After a year from now if you keep smoking weed you won't remember where the store is.

[@onceagain6184]

That's what's up

[@josebueno0122]

What's the address

[@Alex.M89]

@Lungho agree, I hope they will get the license. It’s not a big deal for me to pay more for a good product.

[@tootactgetbusy2446]

@@JoeBuck207 I’ve been smokin weed since 13, stop it😂 you probably snort coke

[@Allyourbase1990]

NYC has way bigger worries than marijuana to fix first

[@eastprospecthomestead]

Yup. Tax is the only reason its legal

[@cookie4uc]

Big Chief should’ve never came on TV. I want these guys to succeed. Now it’s all eyes on them 😳

[@pablofresh867]

They stupid 🤦🏾 u don't need publicity it's weed it will spread word of mouth

[@deneilwilliams4380]

They probably did it to put the pressure on the politicians all eyes on them also 🤔

[@Tyweezy84]

They’ll be shut down asap

[@aap514]

Funny how they just use interview clips to try to make them look bad.

[@hectorvargasj6]

What they do to Trump every interview 🙄

[@aap514]

He does that on his own 😂

[@DarthVaderForce125]

@@aap514 That’s cute now do Biden.

[@Gabe94dotcom]

Lol

[@kmelotv93]

Facts bruh

[@Tesla_ofthe_Skies]

I understand these young men are trying to break barriers, make a legal way, but the media isn’t always your friend especially when you aren’t in compliance in the city, state or federally .

[@bizzy214]

🤣 the owners of big chief are 2 arab looking dudes, they were selling carts that were killing people years ago

[@tannerwidstrom4456]

@Roger McMillan 🤣

[@gameaddict7544]

They will always find a way to make it impossible for us, period!

[@seanfitzpatrick423]

They have balls of steel and won’t back down from what’s right? NYS has done everything to help the black market and dealers by making absurd taxes on it. Nobody is getting an $85 distillate cart that they can get shipped from Cali for $45… the quality is low, there’s no licenses being given out so you have to show them HOW DUMB THEY ARE

[@Neilukuk]

@@seanfitzpatrick423 Raid of an Illegal Cannabis Business in Bay Ridge Rattles Owner, Sparks Controversy Big Chief was operating without a license when it was raided, but owner complains: Licenses are impossible to come by in Brooklyn.

[@samwise6444]

I need to sign this form to finish this'll problem. Someone call the police on the other person? AMERICA!!

[@None13214]

Big target on they’re back, expect for them to get raided and shutdown

[@bronxmosthated1]

I am so sick of these people in power

[@MsEvilgenius101]

They’re working, earning a living. Let ‘em go!

[@quevonmoor9764]

NOPE!! WRONG!! Y'all read the United nations declaration on the rights of indigenous people article 24, and see what Obama did for us

[@totoriina43]

The crazy part is they would pay taxes if they gave them the chance 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@junkyarddog7003]

I feel like I’m in a twilight zone listening to this. Still can’t believe you can get weed out of a vending machine in some states. 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@Basement811]

So what there’s cig vending machines

[@oghash4912]

Most

[@MattHanr]

@@Basement811 uhh cuz cigs won’t make u call the cops and tell them you’re dead and time isn’t working

[@Basement811]

@@MattHanr if weed makes u do that u shouldn’t be smoking

[@bighomie1610]

Where bout???

[@Kick_Rocks]

He said the quiet part out loud. He wants the TAX.

[@demondharrison1913]

Bottom line you have to pay the bigger drug dealer(the government taxes) to be a legal drug dealer(own a weed shop)

[@IndianaBones]

Right off the bat the guy said It needs to be Taxed. Money Hungry Tax thieves.

[@kiroshi32]

The only reason they're selling it illegally is because they're not given the chance to sell it legally. NYC you want your taxes? Let us black people have some businesses.

[@javier77th]

I will always use my plug.

[@AllenHanPR]

Lol running a weed store without a license, The balls on the owners.

[@wileecoyote5749]

same when they get pulled over. They don't comply

[@DarthVaderForce125]

@@wileecoyote5749 I wouldn’t comply either.

[@OHNO-k9l]

@@wileecoyote5749 🤡

[@OHNO-k9l]

@@wileecoyote5749 If you comply with the police, then you're a sheep.

[@Gabe94dotcom]

Lmao

[@jon68575]

They have to make a living. Until NY gets a move on process and licenses people have to pay their bills.

[@user-kv3ut6pv4b]

The difference is paying tax .... GVT got to get their off the top ....

[@Cats4Trump]

At least they aren't out stealing cars and shooting people

[@OHNO-k9l]

@@Cats4Trump 🤡

[@alllivesmatter3561]

So they should get a real job.

[@Beanskiiii]

@@alllivesmatter3561 idiot response

[@nowhere474]

I SEE NOTHING WRONG HERE

[@LivingLife628]

Thanks for letting me know where the store is located 😂, they getting free business marketing 🤣

[@Boog3rman]

"Tax" is not the purpose of legalization, we are tired of being taxed to death.

[@volcanobro8443]

These dudes are brave heroes!

[@theoBaba773]

Why? They just normal... there's no enforcement in NYC.. literally, nothing

[@sharontrotter8198]

So when the sellers are Black and trying to operate legally, they are called "weed dealers"! But the rest who are not Black and dont have a license are what.......?? Yeah see the problem.

[@IDONTLIKETHATSHIT]

They're labeled as "unlicensed entrepreneurs".

[@tonylee9028]

First of all , close all the unlicensed stores open near our schools

[@themonkeyhand]

In Ohio, we basically have a cartel made up of a few companies, one of them being former House speaker John Boehner's company. The drunk spent years harassing marijuana users but as soon as he could get a near monopoly he jumped on it.

[@theoBaba773]

Hey, isn't that crazy??? I heard about him, it blew my mind away

[@streetknowledgemedia]

with this interview they just became a prime target for the jack boys not the NYPD.

[@Diesel4242]

TAXED = key word

[@stevenpike7857]

Oh no! I hear Home Depo Garden section is also selling plants w/o paying the government their extortion money too!!

[@STARSFashionArtLove]

"illegal" translation we not getting a piece of your hard work 🤣 If they could control our air they would. Sell y'all weed you're not hurting anyone✌️❤️💛💚🖤🗽🌱

[@thatguyjay4592]

Went there a couple days ago. Dope spot great bud 🔥

[@billmuray]

Dude, you are one of the owners 😂

[@thatguyjay4592]

@@billmuray guess you just wanted to comment cause that made no sense

[@kfuentes1996]

Where is it at?

[@thegamingelite9609]

@@kfuentes1996it got shut down lol

[@thegamingelite9609]

@@billmurayit got shut down lmao

[@BTSD9]

I know in dc they do something called marijuana gifting like a loop whole you go in and buy paintings or T-shirts and it comes with weed but you’re basically paying regular weed prices but legally they can’t sell you weed it’s crazy

[@buy1bblget1free]

So it's only illegal because they may not be paying tax.... okay

[@brucewayne-ej3cx]

Lmao cool name

[@Gabe94dotcom]

Lol

[@msolja]

They don't want many black owned despenserys. Simple as that smmfh

[@pellajoe]

It's NYCs fault for what they charge for a license.

[@EpsiIonEagle]

Go after the K2 sellers. Leave these guys alone

[@matthewhernandez8342]

I agree

[@jefferyflood]

Shit wild as hell... I live in uptown Bronx and as soon as people was able to sell weed they opened up 4 or 5 weed stores that are DEFINITELY not being taxed

[@SparkyPlugz]

City is sleeping on licenses, theyre trying convoluted ways to keep the poor from getting them. And only allow the rich to obtain them..... not the stores problem.

[@RichieRich-ug2wr]

So you want to pay 80 for an 8th ?

[@SparkyPlugz]

@@RichieRich-ug2wr first off its 80$ when they first start. I.e like Massachusetts. But once the ball gets rolling. You get 15$/8th as in California. So yeah I don't know what stupid excuse that was

[@SparkyPlugz]

@King J some grow them on their own. And it be more safe then the pesticides ones the city trying to set up. Or they just travel to New Jersey Massachusetts What you're trying to imply is just dumb. As the streets bud is BLOCK work. And what they have there is not block work you can simply see how the buds arnt smashed in the jars.

[@RichieRich-ug2wr]

@@SparkyPlugz 8ths in nice range from 15-30 for block work and 40-60 For top Shelf

[@donniek7182]

I think we all need to do this ,they can't arrest us all!

[@huemann7637]

We have been. They don’t try to arrest all of us. I didn’t see very many other white people in jail for drugs when I went.

[@josephhartwell6214]

They should already be paying taxes on the mechandise they are selling government just dint like people getting free presents

[@theantagonizer958]

These guys really fumbled the bag. Next time keep your mouth shut.

[@2KGrind09]

yeah, I'm trying to support this when I'm back in NYC

[@syfigibson6834]

Facts

[@canwebehonest4once740]

Lol they look nervous 😂

[@bennyvisuals9293]

Same thing is happening throughout nyc & Philly with nightclubs & after hours …. Running illegally because only a certain number of liquor licenses are issued each year & it’s a bidding war for them .. costing well over 100k for a LICENSE is crazy

[@oespinosa1983]

What’s the problem

[@bigqueensmedianyc3570]

Oh that’s why they never mention it when smoke shops get robbed

[@mleecthulhu]

Good on them for having the GUTS, and for taking the initiative 👏🏻 👍🏻 and getting the ball rolling for OTHERS. As long as you grow, tend & sell with love and pure intention, i think its ok....it WOULD BE BETTER IF they could have spectrometer labs done on their products, but good things come to those who wait and work diligently. Good luck guys! (LOVE the reggae style biggie mural... a nice spin off from the usual Marley 👌 stuff)

[@Neilukuk]

Raid of an Illegal Cannabis Business in Bay Ridge Rattles Owner, Sparks Controversy Big Chief was operating without a license when it was raided, but owner complains: Licenses are impossible to come by in Brooklyn.

[@CristinaRodriguez-k1h]

How dare you try to be a free American! How dare you try and make a living! How dare you try and make a profit!

[@kevinkline6835]

They need more taxes to feed the New criminals in Mayor Adams New tent cities.

[@karsaorlong666]

What difference does legalities mean in NYC?

[@AngelLuisEspada1970]

all about money 💰💰💰 nothing about morals - principles - cops are just the muscles 😆

[@onestar1017]

Money is the law

[@tylertradesalot]

They sad part is all these “officials” see nothing but money being put their way while being able to tax the sale of marijuana, whereas if they were smart and had our best interest in any way shape or form, they would be pushing the legalization to stop those who are trying to smoke a joint, and end up dying because of another human being trying to sell weed that obviously isn’t weed. Getting the real drugs off the street should be the goal, I wouldn’t be surprised if we have heroine stores for the public, as long as they are taxing it, what would they care for

[@ant1sdope249]

I love all these shops that are open NOW… that’s our new America at work for you 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@heather4831]

So it's legal cannabis when it's being taxed... But an illegal drug when it's not..🤔😂 T'F smh 🤯

[@robertbirch5676]

Good for them

[@MrRushbrown]

The more things change, the more they stay the same.

[@loikiillkkkka9162]

These disgusting smoke shops have popped up on every block

[@premium7182]

Remarkable not disgusting 😂

[@judevientos4039]

Their advertising is so obscene and obnoxious. There is nothing discrete about them at all. Here in the Bronx, it feels like the whole of society is encouraged to be on drugs.

[@AnthonyArabia-fr5pc]

Lmao this was 6 months ago and still no enforcement ever

[@chelrob2]

They shouldn't be approved for a state license if they're selling illegally

[@Hooda18th007]

Old fashion “Pay to Play” rule😏

[@brettharman8921]

good for them! the "rules" are laid out to give entities with big bucks the "licenses" to profit.

[@gpcaudillo7818]

What about out of state customers I'm from California and need to know if I can buy out there

[@josephhartwell6214]

Tell it like it is government dont like anyone to have nothing without them being able to get something

[@backupintheday9710]

Simple Question : If they were selling without a licence why would they agree to appear on national television!!??? Another simple Question : What harm is this causing?

[@Neilukuk]

Raid of an Illegal Cannabis Business in Bay Ridge Rattles Owner, Sparks Controversy Big Chief was operating without a license when it was raided, but owner complains: Licenses are impossible to come by in Brooklyn.

[@RunninFromTheK9]

Ty for putting the word out I’ll be right up there to get happy

[@lisab.1595]

Well, I wonder how long this will go on before a ''smash and grab" happens. I lived in NYC for years, and I'm so glad I'm out of there it's not funny. The city has turned into a total cesspool .

[@DallasPhillips-hz9yn]

Good them not wanting to be extorted by the gov don’t make them criminals

[@Larry_Fishermannn]

The real problem is they can't tax the sales, and the city isn't making money off of them.

[@ClutchSomePopcorn]

This is all about money 💰from all sides. Of the fence..period ‼️‼️‼️ We are In a recession for god sakes. People are trying to make a living give them a break sheesshh

[@jamesfeliciano4650]

@BLM💰SCAM SOUNDS LIKE YOU'RE EXPERIENCE IN THAT AREA YOUR NAME SAYS IT ALL 😂 😂 CLOWN LOL

[@jamesfeliciano4650]

CLOUT CHASING LOL

[@negoromulus]

Big corporations are gonna take over those shops and/or their cultivation spots. They might get priced out due to unsustainable high taxes and might have to sell out to the big guys. Not a bad idea, right?!

[@xmateinc]

Hasn’t happened here in Oregon.

[@harlemboy413]

@@xmateinc oh trust it will these top medical schools like Columbia here in NY have the money and science to take over

[@negoromulus]

@@harlemboy413 or someone from the police department should use the taxpayers money to buy up all the weed…put it in their inventory where it is the most safe, and resell back to the public at face value. Or they can sell to these corporations that have medical labs and your insurance can someday pay for these medicines because they should also be used for medicinal purposes. Only thing is using taxpayer money to buy marijuana SHOULD BE ILLEGAL!

[@rosheetacriddell5426]

Ima stop in their try weed Out

[@islwyncurtis7188]

Weed shouldn't be ilegal in any way

[@josephhartwell6214]

You probably should worry more about unlicensed thigs carrying guns and phyntenal

[@rulesR4foolz]

this is EXACTLY what happened in Toronto Canada when we legalized weed, there was a grey area when they SAID they WOULD legalize, but did NOT yet, so in that grey area period, we had like 100 illegal dispensaries around town, and they were constantly getting busted and raided by cops and then opened again the next day, it was nuts. but now it's all just government stores left. and native ones, which are semi-illegal. this is all a great thing though, LEGALIZE :)

[@tock509]

NYPD got rid of weed sellers from Washington Square. Thank God.

[@Dr.BrianBanner]

Awwwww your little lungs couldn't take some weed smoke 💀

[@theantagonizer958]

When did this happened ?

[@tock509]

@@Dr.BrianBanner It's the sketchy people who are selling weed that's the problem.

[@tock509]

@@theantagonizer958 early summer, the park was full of illegal weed sellers opening their own shops, but now they're gone.