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Up and at 'em, New York City! This Monday, let's take a look at legal marijuana in New York. Weed is everywhere in the city, but officially sanctioned dispensaries still haven't sparked up months after legalization. Read more below on how bureaucratic red tape is harshing the state's legal pot buzz.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and mild. High: 54 Low: 42.

Here are the top stories in New York City today:

  1. New York City still doesn't have (legal) dispensaries months after legalization passed in the state. They're coming, but 420-friendly New Yorkers will have to wait longer for state officials to stop dragging their feet. (New York City Patch)
  2. Beware porch pirates! The holiday season is also package theft season in New York City — but there are ways city dwellers can stop thieves. (New York City Patch)
  3. Mayor Bill de Blasio made $4 billion in red ink disappear from the city's budget — and, yet, still left his successor Eric Adams billions of worries. (THE CITY via Patch)

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Today in New York City:

  • Free Improv Comedy Workshop For Beginners (4:00 PM)
  • Family History Today: Mid-1800's American Jewish Genealogy Research - Resources & Considerations (5:00 PM)
  • QED: Pitfalls for Parents (online) (7:00 PM)
  • Chris Botti (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Central Park: "DYK: Proximity to nature and parks improves our health and sense of community? Read about the many benefits of a walk in the Park in #CentralParkConservancy's interview with neuroscientist Dr. Shane O'Mara @shanewriter at our link in bio..." (Instagram)
  • Second Chance Rescue NYC Dogs: "How could anyone forget this face? Solstice came into our rescue a couple of months ago and survived a horrific ordeal, a battle between life and death. You helped us save Solstice, and we hope you can do one more favor for this precious..." (Facebook)
  • NYC: The Official Guide: "Over 1,000 feet above Midtown Manhattan, SUMMIT One Vanderbilt will change the way you see New York City. Immerse yourself this holiday season in New York's newest cultural experience." (Facebook)

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— Matt Troutman

About me: I cover the citywide beat for Patch NYC after reporting on my beloved home borough of Brooklyn. Before Patch, I kicked around newspapers and other outlets in Indiana, Michigan and New York City. Along the way I've sat through innumerable trials and public meetings, picked up a national investigative reporting award, reported on televangelists flying private jets, among many other mundane, noteworthy or strange reporting experiences. In my free time, I'm a big movie buff, an aspiring home cook and am forever seeking good natural areas. You can reach me with story ideas, tips or feedback at matt.troutman@patch.com or call at 347-622-3654.

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