The special substance is legal in Illinois where I live. It's going to be legal in New York State later this year according to the governor.

New York Times - Marijuana Will Be Legalized in New York in 2020, Cuomo Vows

Legalizing the drug would pour hundreds of millions into the coffers of a state facing a $6 billion budget gap, he said.

Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, who vowed last year to legalize marijuana in New York, repeated that promise at his 2020 State of the State address.