Cannabis Dispensary Launches Delivery Service in Yonkers

The Purple Owl Dispensary is offering discreet delivery services of cannabis to residents in Yonkers and surrounding areas. This marks a significant milestone in the legalization and normalization of marijuana use in our community.

Path to legalization

New York State legalized adult-use cannabis on March 31, 2021, through the Marijuana Regulation & Taxation Act . The act established the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) and a Cannabis Control Board (CCB) to regulate the industry. OCM issues licenses, develops regulations, and oversees existing medical marijuana and cannabinoid hemp programs.

So far, there are 70 licensed cannabis businesses operating across the state per OCM data. Only a couple are in Westchester County . However, the problem of unlicensed sellers is pervasive. According to Dasheeda Dawson , director of Cannabis NYC, there are around 2,000 unlicensed sellers in New York City alone.

Delivery to your door

Enter, The Purple Owl Dispensary and their mission to revolutionize the industry. The recognized Minority and Woman Business Enterprise operated by Beth Smith and Juan Alverio opened last December. Since then, it has provided education, access, and destigmatization of marijuana use, particularly among adults seeking alternatives to alcohol.

Beth Smith, co-owner and a full-time educator, emphasizes the importance of privacy and convenience for her customers.

Privacy is a priority for many cannabis users, and convenience is equally important. Purple Owl delivers orders discreetly, in a time window of your choosing. Our packaging is unmarked, our delivery vehicles inconspicuous, and our minimum order is about half of what our closest competitors are charging.

Mrs. Smith expresses her enthusiasm for the changing landscape of cannabis laws and attitudes. She exclaimed that, “ We are excited that the times–and laws–have changed! ” She further noted a trend where health-conscious Boomers and Gen Xers are returning to recreational cannabis use now that it's legal. She believes they would rather avoid alcohol and the hangovers and health problems associated with it.

One of Purple Owl's growers also praised its safety while warning of unlicensed goods. “ Flower from the black market is more often than not legal market cannabis from other states that has failed for pesticides, mold, heavy metals, you name it! ” explains Noah White, owner CannaCure Farms . Therefore, he urges consumers to use cannabis that's been lab tested from a dispensary and grown from all-natural, regenerative farming practices.

How we grow our cannabis and what we put into it when growing is pretty much the most important part of the process for us. We know the profound impact that cannabis has had in our lives and it's our goal to share that with the rest of the state.

The launch of the Purple Owl Dispensary's delivery service marks a step forward in the accessibility and normalization of cannabis use. This convenient delivery service provides a safe option for adults seeking legal cannabis products. And beyond deliveries, the Purple Owl plans to expand by opening a brick-and-mortar retail location in White Plains this Spring.