Episode 6 BeastCoast news

Recreational marijuana could soon be legal in these states

Recreational marijuana is currently legal in the following states:
* Alaska
* Arizona
* California
* Colorado
* Connecticut
* Illinois
* Maine
* Massachusetts
* Michigan
* Montana
* Nevada
* New Jersey
* New Mexico
* New York
* Oregon
* Rhode Island
* Vermont
* Virginia
* Washington

NY opens applications for cannabis dispensaries to people impacted by drug convictions

Here's a breakdown of licenses per region, according to a listing by the Office of Cannabis Management:
* New York City - 70 total (each borough was allocated a specific amount)
* Long Island - 20
* Mid-Hudson - 17
* Western New York - 11
* Finger Lakes - 9
* Central New York -7
* Capital Region - 7
* Mohawk Valley - 2
* North Country - 4
* Southern Tier - 3