Cannabis Businesses
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The NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) launched Cannabis NYC to make our city the global leader for cannabis industry excellence in education and equity across business, science, and culture.
By leveraging existing city resources alongside new programs, Cannabis NYC is spearheading an on-the-ground strategy to connect New Yorkers with free business services, technical assistance, workforce trainings, regulatory guidance, and more. We’re helping entrepreneurs and job seekers seize opportunities in New York City’s emerging legal cannabis industry, with a particular focus on those most impacted by cannabis prohibition.
To stay connected, call our hotline at 888-SBS-4NYC (888-727-4692) and sign up for email updates.
Shop Small. Shop Local. Shop Legal Cannabis.
New York City now offers fully legal, licensed cannabis that is tested, regulated, and made right here in New York State. As more dispensaries open across the five boroughs, choosing where you shop has a real, tangible impact.
Choosing legal, small, and local isn’t just a purchase — it’s a contribution to a stronger, more equitable New York City. Every time you shop your city, you invest in community, safety, and the future of the cannabis industry.
When you shop at small, locally owned dispensaries, you help:
- Support NYC entrepreneurs — Many of our legal dispensaries are owned and operated by longtime New Yorkers driving generational change.
- Create local jobs — Every purchase helps expand career opportunities in your neighborhood.
- Strengthen your community — Dollars spent locally stay local, supporting surrounding businesses and community organizations.
- Build a fair and equitable market — Your support helps advance a safer, more inclusive cannabis industry rooted in New York values.
- Preserve the culture — Legal shops bring transparency, authenticity, and true New York spirit to the consumer experience.
A Diverse, New York–Made Product Landscape
Local dispensaries offer a wide range of products from New York-based cultivators and manufacturers, ensuring that the cannabis you purchase is tested and compliant with state standards. Whether you’re looking for flower, pre-rolls, edibles, beverages, or wellness products, legal retailers carry something for every consumer.
How to Find a Legal Dispensary Near You
Use the NYS Buy Legal Map to verify local dispensaries in your neighborhood and explore the growing number of small cannabis businesses across the city.