Thousands still waiting to open dispensaries 5 years after N.Y. legalized pot
There is a backlog of thousands of applicants who have been waiting years for approval to open legalized dispensaries in New York.
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There is a backlog of thousands of applicants who have been waiting years for approval to open legalized dispensaries in New York.
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