Checking in on NYC's Marijuana Legalization Five Years Later
Checking in on NYC's Marijuana Legalization Five Years Later  
Podcast: All Of It with Alison Stewart
Published On: Mon Apr 20 2026
Description: It's been five years since cannabis was legalized in New York. How is the industry doing, and how has legalization reshaped the city, the justice system, and the lifestyles of New Yorkers? Ashley Southall, a reporter for the New York Times who covers weed legalization, checks in on the state of marijuana in NYC. Plus, listeners share their thoughts and opinions on legalization. Photo by Deb Cohn-Orbach/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.