YONKERS, N.Y. (PIX11) – The first legal recreational weed dispensary in Yonkers is set to open on Thursday.
The Plant is opening at 2595 Central Park Ave. The dispensary will be open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., according to its website.
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“Opening The Plant is the culmination of a lifetime dream. The Plant is more than just a retail location, but a way to use cannabis to bring together people, culture, and community,” Anthony Bannister, CEO and co-owner of The Plant, said in a statement.
The Plant will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate its official opening. Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano is expected to speak at the event.
You can find a list of legal recreational weed dispensaries throughout New York on the Office of Cannabis Management website.
Finn Hoogensen is a digital journalist who has covered local news for more than five years. He has been with PIX11 News since 2022. See more of his work here.
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