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NYC Mayoral Candidates Reveal Whether They’ve Purchased Marijuana From Licensed Shops During Contentious Debate

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October 17, 2025

[#item_full_content] New York City’s three major mayoral candidates got something of a curveball question during an otherwise contentious debate on Thursday, with each of the contenders asked whether they’ve “ever purchased anything in a cannabis shop.” Democratic mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa affirmed that they have bought marijuana at licensed shops. Former NYC Mayoral Candidates Reveal Whether They've Purchased Marijuana From Licensed Shops During Contentious Debate Read More

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