JUSHF - New York Kicks Off 2024 With New Legal Weed Shops Other Stores Open In OH PA And FLA | Benzinga
Last year was a rollercoaster for the New York cannabis industry, yet it demonstrated significant growth. Cannabis state regulators provisionally approved or issued nearly 6,200 licenses, permits and registrations.
That figure included 279 licenses for adult-use cultivators, 40 for processors and 463 for conditional adult-use retail dispensaries as well as 5,404 cannabinoid hemp licenses and permits, contributing to the industry’s diversification.
It seems the Empire State is starting 2024 strong with several new shops that have already launched cannabis sales as Governor Kathy Hochul continues to fight against unlicensed cannabis operations by expanding enforcement powers.
The Flowery opens its doors to customers at 3022 Veterans Rd W on Staten Island, on Wednesday, Jan. 17. The store will be selling recreational cannabis, featuring a menu showcasing what New York businesses have to offer as the company collaborates with cultivators and renowned brands to elevate industry practices and facilitate market entry.
In the meantime, The Herbal Care located at 1412 Lexington Ave., on New York City's Upper East Side kicked off sales on Jan. 4, reported Patch. Owned by a justice-involved applicant and a New York City native, Markel Bababekov, the ...