"We had a rush of people the first hour," said Edgar Kleydman, CEO of Kaya Bliss. "I think you have your protesters, and I think you have three to four times as many people who want us here." This quote reflects the initial positive response as well as the pushback from a minority in the community.
The soft launch was a stark contrast to over the summer when Bay Ridge residents organized protests against the dispensary, citing concerns about its proximity to schools and houses of worship. This paints a picture of community division regarding cannabis legalization.
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