New York City’s Socialist Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is under pressure to address the issue of illicit Chinese vapes flooding the city, sold in bodegas and linked to criminal activities. The Adams administration made efforts to combat this trade, seizing millions worth of products. With federal funds allocated for enforcement, it remains to be seen how Mamdani’s administration will tackle this ongoing problem. Mamdani has vowed to support small businesses, including bodegas, raising questions about the future of cracking down on illegal vape sales in NYC.
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