The first state-licensed marijuana store in Harlem is set to open at 248 125th Street across from the famed Apollo Theater despite fierce opposition from local merchants and politicians.
by favoring convicted pot peddlers over disabled veterans and other social equity applicants in awarding coveted licenses.
“The Apollo is a community landmark. We hope to become a cultural landmark. We want to be part of the 125th Street legacy and hope to earn their trust,” said Gotham Buds co-founder Omar Tejada. Gray said Gotham Buds wants to distribute other medical information to Harlem residents to help live healthier lifestyles and detect and treat diseases prevalent in the black and brown community, such as sickle cell anemia.Tejada agreed, saying, “We’re about holistic health and educating people about bad consumption habits.”
Yet there are powerful Harlem opponents who are booing the ganga store off stage. “I didn’t want the cannabis store at that site,” said state Assemblywoman Inez Dickens .
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