New York's botched attempt to roll out an adult recreational marijuana market is facing even more scrutiny amid claims of whistleblower retaliation, favoritism, and the unchecked spread of illegal dispensaries.
The chief equity officer for New York's Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) was put on administrative leave last week, and Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered an overhaul of the beleaguered program, which even she has admitted is a "disaster."
