New York City Celebrates Its First Legal 420

April 22, 2023 · Green Market Report

New York City celebrated its first legal 420 celebrations. There were 25 different events according to Event Brite, but we just checked out a few. Washington Square Park in the heart of Greenwich Village became the defacto festival as numerous unlicensed operators sold their wares and consumers enjoyed the lovely spring weather. Then it was on to the Standard High Line Hotel where Sackville had a pop up shop for the more well-heeled partiers. Lastly, we headed to The House of Cannabis Museum in Soho. A great party was happening in the penthouse while the rapper A Boogie Wit da Hoodie performed on the first floor. (Full Story)

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