The cannabis industry is expanding in the Lower Hudson Valley, specifically in Westchester and Rockland counties, where the number of legal dispensaries has reached 19. This growth follows the legalization of cannabis sales and consumption for adults in New York in 2021.
The recent opening of 202 Cannabis Co. in Haverstraw in early May marked a new addition to the region’s cannabis market. Since New York’s legalization, hundreds of dispensaries have launched statewide, with the first licenses issued in 2022 under the Conditional Adult Use Retail Dispensary program. This program prioritized applicants who had been adversely affected by previous marijuana laws, allowing them to obtain licenses to operate legal shops.
However, the CAURD program faced legal challenges in August 2023 when a state judge temporarily halted the issuance of new licenses. A group of service-disabled veterans argued that the state had improperly awarded initial licenses to businesses with prior marijuana convictions. As a result, the issuance of further dispensary licenses was paused until October 2023.
For those seeking cannabis products in the Lower Hudson Valley, here is a list of the currently operating dispensaries: – Cloud 914: 807 Washington Street, Peekskill – Etain: 75 Mamaroneck Avenue, White Plains – The Plant: 2595 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers – NUG Yonkers: 2371 Central Park Avenue, Yonkers
To help consumers locate these dispensaries, a map detailing their locations in Westchester and Rockland counties is also available. With the continued growth of the cannabis market in New York, residents can expect further developments and opportunities in the industry.
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