"The Bay Ridge location is approximately three times the size of the company's original Williamsburg storefront, allowing for increased inventory and additional uses for the space, according to Beznos."
"That 'calling,' he said, was 'driven by belief that prohibition was wrong, that cannabis had legitimate medical and recreational value, and that the people who benefited most from criminalization were never the people who were actually hurt by it.'"
"'We're happy to be in the neighborhood - we're here to enlighten and enrich the community,' Kamornik told Brooklyn Paper. 'The neighborhood has been very inviting, very accommodating to us, and we look forward to years and years.'"
Hii NYC opened a new cannabis dispensary in Bay Ridge on April 18, attracting large crowds. The grand opening featured music, complimentary food, and a steady stream of customers. Owner Peter Beznos emphasized the shop's larger size compared to the original Williamsburg location, allowing for increased inventory. Beznos, a cannabis advocate for over 30 years, believes in the medical and recreational value of cannabis. The shop is licensed through the CAURD initiative, aimed at empowering community-owned businesses. Co-owner Martin Kamornik expressed excitement about enriching the local community.
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