October 21st 2023.
Harlem, New York has welcomed its first licensed cannabis store, Gotham Buds, with a grand opening on Oct. 18. Located on West 125th Street, across from the historic Apollo Theater, Gotham Buds is the seventh cannabis retail location in Manhattan since the city's Office of Cannabis Management began accepting applications for Adult-Use Retail Dispensary licenses.
The store is a welcome sight for New Yorkers who have seen an increase in marijuana stores after the state legalized the recreational sale of cannabis in March 2021. Excitement for Gotham Buds' inclusion in the predominantly Black community is palpable, with locals sharing their enthusiasm on social media.
Gotham Buds offers more than just cannabis, providing "luxurious clothing, mind-bending hip-hop music, and industry-leading cannabis smoking accessories" according to its website. It recognizes the importance of providing quality products to its customers, emphasizing that they are "educated, not only in the world of cannabis but in the world of quality."
The store faced initial opposition from community organizers, but Mitchell Greene, Gotham Buds' director of business development and community advocacy, believes that was because they simply didn't understand the industry. Now that the store is open, it seems to be thriving, with locals expressing their joy at its grand opening.
It's an exciting time for New York as cannabis stores become more commonplace, and Gotham Buds is an important step forward in the industry's growth potential. With its focus on quality, safety, and job creation, it's quickly becoming a staple of the Harlem community.
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