Where can you legally buy recreational marijuana in New York?

On November 21, New York State announced its first retail marijuana licensees. This is the final step in a complex process fraught with legal red tape. It brings the Empire State closer to tapping into the economic potential that other states have drawn from marijuana sales in recent years. NBC New York.

The State Council has identified the first 36 retail license holders. Out of 900 applicants, 28 first licenses were issued to individual entrepreneurs, while eight were issued to non-profit organizations. Up to 150 licenses are expected to be awarded to selected businesses in this initial round. And at least 25 licenses will be reserved for non-profit organizations.

About a dozen of the 36 licenses were issued to businesses in five districts. The rules then go into a 60-day public comment period.

The state cannabis administration said it had considered 900 candidates. And cut its annual list down to 36, released Monday at its Harlem office on 125th Street. Applicants in the first round were required to demonstrate a "significant presence in New York State." See full list here.

On the subject: In New York, there are secret dinners where marijuana is added to every dish.

You won't be able to knock on doors today or tomorrow - once a business or non-profit organization is licensed, it still has a number of paperwork to fill out. But New York's first recreational marijuana pharmacies should be up and running by December.

Going forward, license applications will be submitted to the board for consideration on an ongoing basis.

It is not clear how many licenses will eventually be issued statewide or in New York.

Whatever the challenges, New York City's approach to legalization is known for its innovation. The complainants' lawyer and cannabis lawyer Cheryl Murray Powell advises patience. As COO of the Justus Foundation, she works to help longtime sellers get legalized.

First adult marijuana pharmacies in New York

Here are the first businesses and nonprofits to be licensed to sell marijuana to adults for recreational use in New York City.

Nube NYC LLC – owned by Hector Guerrero, Niomi Guerrero, Hector Guerrero and Jarrone Parnell in the Bronx. For four years, Hector Guerrero, the sued applicant, owned and operated Manuel Guerrero Jr. She is engaged in courier deliveries and packaging. It also provides courier services allowing customers to order from a variety of consumer packaged goods and retailers.

Carl M Anderson III - owned by Carl Anderson in the Bronx area of ​​New York. For six years, Carl Anderson, the plaintiff sued, owned and operated C. Marshall Anderson Consulting, LLC, based in New York.

Royal Leaf NY – owned by Angell Turuseta and Emily Chavez in the Bronx. For four years, Ángel Turuseta, the sued claimant, owned and operated A&F Fashion. This is a New York wholesaler who supplied sportswear and leisure wear.

Gabby Green LLC – owned by Keith Dalessio in the Queens area of ​​New York State, New York. For eight years, Keith Dalessio, the sued claimant, owned and operated Gabby Pets INC. This retail pet supply store in the Bronx sells small animals.

CGG Enterprises Inc. - owned by Carson Grant in the Queens area of ​​New York. For eight years, Carson Grant, the sued claimant, owned and operated CGG Enterprises Inc. This retail store and online store located in Springfield Gardens that offered packaging, shipping and shipping services.

Suzanne M Furboter – owned by Suzanne Furboter and Fernando Pena in the Queens area of ​​New York. For 13 years, Suzanne Ferboter and sued complainant Fernando Pena owned and operated Meatman, Inc., a gastropub and wine bar located in Astoria.

Anthony Crapanzano – owned by Anthony Crapanzano and Candice Lee in the Queens area of ​​New York. For eight years, Anthony Crapanzano, the plaintiff sued, owned and operated a deli restaurant, Prime Foods Enterprise LLC, located in Wartown, New Jersey.

Smacked LLC – owned by Roland Conner in Manhattan, New York. For six years, Roland Conner, the sued claimant, owned and operated a property management company, Advantage Real Estate Group LLC.

Gabriel Marin - owned by Gabriel Marin in the Manhattan area of ​​the state of New York. For 3 years, Gabriel Marin, the sued claimant, ran GAM RENO LLC, buying, selling and setting up a business that serviced residential real estate.

Planet 51 LLC - owned by Nicholas Coury in the Manhattan area of ​​New York State. For five years, Nicholas Coury, the sued claimant, owned and operated Foster House Studios. This is a recording studio in Albany, New York.

Florisun LLC - owned by Keshon Warner, Richard Raynon and Christopher Vianell in the Manhattan area of ​​New York State. For seven years, Keshon Warner, the sued applicant, owned and operated a Harlem@ LLC pharmacy. This retail pharmacy also sold over-the-counter drugs.

Eastern Holdings 88 LLC – owned by Yan Jin Chen and Zu Rong Chen in the Staten Island area of ​​New York State. For eight years, Zu Rong Chen, the sued applicant, owned and operated Long Wong Bakery II, Inc. She prepared various types of fresh baked goods from scratch for customers.

SAMJNY Holdings LLC - owned by Mohammed Elgali and Shlomo Weinstock in the Staten Island region of New York. For eight years, Mohammed Elghali, the sued applicant, owned and operated Vape Guys LLC. This is a retail store that sold safe, legal smoke vape products.