The first legal dispensary for recreational marijuana in New York is set to open Thursday — here's where it will be, what it will sell and what prices to expect
The 4,400-square foot corner building at Broadway and Astor Place, which used to be a Gap store, was the winner of the first location — the very first place in New York State where people can legally purchase recreational marijuana.
“The industry will continue to grow from here, creating inclusive opportunity in every corner of New York State with revenues directed to our schools and revitalizing communities," Hochul said in her announcement.After plenty of legal red tape, New York will at last be capitalizing on recreational marijuana, after the first round of retail licenses distributed. NBC New York's Andrew Siff reports.
“This opportunity will not only give our team the resources to further our overall mission, but to feature and elevate products coming from LGBTQ+, BIPOC and women-led cannabis brands across the state," said Charles King, chief executive officer of Housing Works. Growers have also been facing illegal competition from shops that have been selling marijuana even though the state hadn't yet given the green light. State officials said consumers should not trust what they find at unlicensed trucks, bodegas or stands on the street.
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