New York didn’t need legalization to create cannabis culture. For decades, the plant was already woven into the city’s creative communities, nightlife, and underground scenes. 420 gatherings have long taken place in public spaces like Washington Square Park, where crowds traditionally gather in the afternoon to mark the moment together. The atmosphere tends to feel spontaneous, music, conversation, and the unmistakable aroma of cannabis filling the air.
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