'With the opening of Good Grades in Queens, we're continuing to build on our progress to create a safe, regulated cannabis industry in New York,' Governor Kathy Hochul said.
JAMAICA, Queens --The Queens dispensary called "Good Grades" is owned by Extasy James and her cousin, Michael James Jr.Extasy shared her excitement about opening her business.
"I am thrilled to be opening the doors of Good Grades, the very first dispensary in Queens, New York," James said. "We are incredibly passionate about providing greater access to cannabis and breaking down the barriers that prevent so many people, especially those from marginalized communities, from experiencing the benefits of this amazing plant."
DASNY President and CEO Reuben McDaniel III said, "As we open the first dispensary in Queens, we continue to affirm New York's commitment to address deeply embedded historical injustices and to create new opportunities to foster intergenerational wealth for those most impacted by disproportionate enforcement of cannabis prohibition.
"Jamaica, Queens is now a landmark in the cannabis industry, as the first dispensary in Queens to open its doors. I could not be more excited about the opportunity and great responsibility to bring this to our hometown for the first time. This new endeavor is a significant milestone for our family, hometown, and women in New York.
The store's launch is being supported by the New York State Social Equity Cannabis Investment Fund. The initial opening is as a pop-up in the short term as a way of generating business. The first sales will take place at 2 p.m. Thursday.
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