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New Cannabis Dispensary Eyes UES Opening
The final vote on whether to approve the new license will take place at Community Board 8's full board meeting on Nov. 18.
UPPER EAST SIDE, NY — Rockaway Flower, a new Cannabis dispensary, is eyeing an Upper East Side opening, according to documents filed with Community Board 8.
The new dispensary is aiming to open at 1492 First Ave., near East 78th Street, in what was previously a carpet store.
Rockaway Flower submitted application materials for an Adult-Use Retail Dispensary License on Oct. 22.
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On Tuesday night, the owner did not show up to Community Board 8's Street Life Committee virtual meeting, and 11 members voted to disapprove the license.
The final vote on whether to approve the new license will take place at Community Board 8's full board meeting on Nov. 18. However, the vote is advisory only, meaning the final decision rests with the New York State Office of Cannabis Management.
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If approved, the shop would be the 11th legal dispensary in the neighborhood.
The owner has not yet responded to a request for comment. This article will be updated if they do.
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