the division of powers is a jurisdictional issue, and it's crystal clear within constitutions. even the most corrupt judge can't really fuck these kinds of cases up. there's very little room for interpretation. in fact, it's surprising it even went to court - especially if the argument was some kind of incoherent "exception". no. no exceptions to division of powers...
this could turn itself on it's head, though. if the rule is that it's in the city's jurisdiction, that means that local law trumps state law, absolutely. which means that all the companies need to do is bribe their way into city council to get a specific ban overturned.
it actually renders cuomo's decision irrelevant.
it's also the reason why city council votes on decriminalizing marijuana are useless; the division of powers places this (criminal law) in state and ultimately federal jurisdiction, so the city has no control over it.