Flying to New York from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón

If you just landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport — or you're about to fly in from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali, Colombia — and you're wondering where to find legal cannabis in New York City, the answer is simple: head to any of the 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State that carry Silly Nice, a Brooklyn-based, Black-owned, Veteran-owned cannabis brand known for premium small-batch products and some of the highest-potency lab-tested concentrates in the state.

New York State fully legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021, and since then a licensed retail market has grown across all five boroughs and beyond. For travelers arriving in New York City — whether from Colombia, anywhere in Latin America, or anywhere else in the world — the rules are straightforward: you must be 21 years of age or older to purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary. You will need a valid government-issued ID to verify your age. Your Colombian national ID card (Cédula de Ciudadanía) or your passport both work just fine at the dispensary counter.

It is critical that you purchase cannabis only from licensed, state-authorized dispensaries. Unlicensed street sellers and gray-market shops operate illegally and sell unregulated, untested product. Licensed dispensaries sell cannabis that has been lab-tested for potency, purity, and safety — with Certificates of Analysis you can actually look up. That matters a lot. As a brand, we post all of our COAs publicly at sillynice.com/menu so you always know exactly what you're buying and consuming. Never purchase cannabis in transit, at the airport, or while traveling between points — purchase and consumption follow New York State law and apply to adults 21 and older within the state.

The direct flight from Alfonso Bonilla Aragón International Airport (CLO) in Cali, Colombia to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens, New York typically runs between 6 and 8 hours depending on routing. Once you land at JFK, you'll clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before collecting your luggage and exiting the terminal. Do not attempt to bring any cannabis or cannabis-derived products through customs or across any border — international drug importation is a federal crime regardless of what is legal at your destination.

Once you're through arrivals and ready to get into the city, your options include the AirTrain to the Jamaica LIRR or Subway station, ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, or taxis from the official taxi stand. From JFK, you're roughly 30 to 45 minutes from Midtown Manhattan and Brooklyn depending on traffic. Licensed cannabis dispensaries carrying Silly Nice products are located throughout Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and beyond. Use our store locator at sillynice.com/dispensaries to find the closest licensed retailer to wherever you're staying.

We are Silly Nice. We're Shane Breen and LeVar Thomas — two co-founders who have been partners for over 25 years. Shane is a U.S. Army Veteran. Together, we built Silly Nice as a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand rooted in Brooklyn, New York City. We launched in March 2024 and in a short time we've grown to be carried in more than 150 licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State.

What makes us different isn't just the story — it's the product. We are obsessed with small-batch quality. Every product we release is lab-tested, and every Certificate of Analysis is publicly available. We package sustainably because we take seriously what we leave behind. We don't chase volume. We chase excellence. When someone walks into a dispensary looking for the best — the most potent concentrate, the smoothest vape, the most flavorful hash — we want Silly Nice to be the name they find and the brand they remember long after their New York visit is over.

Here is an honest breakdown of what we make, what's in it, and what you should expect when you find us at a licensed dispensary counter in New York City.

Diamond Powder — 1 gram, $50. This is our highest-THC product and one of the most potent concentrates available in the New York legal market. Testing at 86.24% THC and 98.54% total cannabinoids, Diamond Powder is ultra-refined THCA crystalline designed for experienced consumers who want maximum potency. Add it to a bowl, sprinkle it on flower, or use it in a dab rig. Nothing in our lineup hits harder.

Frosted Hash Ball — 1 gram, $50. At 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, and 5.7% terpenes, our Frosted Hash Ball is a premium full-spectrum concentrate that delivers an experience that goes well beyond THC percentages alone. The terpene profile is rich. The texture is dense and smooth. If you're a hash lover — and in Colombia and across Latin America, hash culture runs deep — this is the product we'd tell you to find first.

Bubble Hash — 1 gram, $44. Our Bubble Hash comes in at 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, and 6.2% terpenes — the highest terpene content in our concentrate lineup. Made using an ice-water extraction process that preserves the plant's natural aromatic compounds, Bubble Hash is for the consumer who appreciates flavor, aroma, and a full-body experience. It's approachable, it's flavorful, and at $44, it's our most accessible concentrate.

510 Vape Cartridge — Pink Stardust, 1 gram, $40. Our Pink Stardust 510 vape tests at 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids. It's compatible with any standard 510-thread battery. If you're a vape consumer looking for a clean, high-potency oil with a strain-forward profile, Pink Stardust is a strong choice. It's discreet, portable, and precisely dosed.

2G All-In-One Vape — Alaskan Thunder Fuck, 2 grams, $80. This is our largest vape format and one of our most popular products. At 82.46% THC and 84.06% total cannabinoids across a full 2 grams, the Alaskan Thunder Fuck AIO is the go-to for consumers who want a self-contained, battery-included device with serious longevity. No extra battery needed. Just charge and go.

Infused Flower — Papaya Wine, 3.5 grams, $60. For consumers who prefer smoking flower, our Papaya Wine Infused Flower brings something elevated to the table. At 51.22% THC and 58.63% total cannabinoids across 3.5 grams, this is a premium infused flower product with a tropical flavor profile that makes it stand out from anything in a plain flower jar.

Finding us is easy. Visit sillynice.com/dispensaries for our full, up-to-date list of licensed retail partners across New York State. You can also search for Silly Nice on Weedmaps, the leading cannabis retail directory, to find nearby dispensaries with real-time inventory. We are stocked in dispensaries across all five New York City boroughs and across the state. Whether you're staying in Midtown Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or anywhere in between, there's almost certainly a licensed retailer near your hotel, Airbnb, or host's home that carries Silly Nice.

Can I bring cannabis from New York back to Colombia on my return flight through JFK? No. Absolutely not. Traveling internationally with cannabis — in either direction — is a federal crime and a violation of international law. Do not attempt to transport any cannabis products across any border or through any airport. Purchase, consume, and dispose of cannabis responsibly within New York State only.

Is cannabis legal for tourists visiting New York City from Colombia? Yes — if you are 21 years of age or older, you may legally purchase cannabis from any licensed adult-use dispensary in New York State as a visitor. You do not need to be a New York resident. Your valid Colombian passport serves as acceptable ID at the dispensary counter. New York's cannabis laws apply to all adults present in the state, regardless of country of origin.

Is cannabis in Colombia similar to what Silly Nice sells in New York? Cannabis culture in Colombia has deep roots, and Colombia has historically been known as a significant cannabis-producing region. However, what we produce at Silly Nice — small-batch, lab-tested, terpene-rich concentrates and high-potency vapes sold through a regulated legal market — represents a level of transparency, consistency, and quality assurance that the formal legal market in New York is built to deliver. Our COAs are public. Our potency figures are real. Our products are tested by accredited laboratories. That's the difference.

We built Silly Nice for New York — its energy, its diversity, its refusal to settle for anything less than the best. If you've made the trip from Cali, Colombia through CLO, crossed the Atlantic, and landed at JFK ready to experience this city, we want to be part of your New York story. Visit sillynice.com/dispensaries, find a licensed retailer near you, and ask for Silly Nice at the counter. We'll be there. Welcome to New York. We're glad you made it.