Flying to New York from Blaise Diagne International

If you just landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport and you're wondering where to find legal cannabis in New York City, the answer is simple: Silly Nice products are available at more than 150 licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State. You can use our store locator at sillynice.com/dispensaries to find the nearest licensed shop from wherever you're staying in the five boroughs or beyond.

New York State legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021, and today the legal market is thriving with licensed dispensaries operating across New York City and the entire state. As visitors arriving from Dakar, Senegal, here is what you need to understand before you shop. Cannabis is legal for adults 21 years of age and older. You will need to present a valid government-issued photo ID proving your age — a passport works perfectly. You can legally purchase and possess up to three ounces of cannabis flower or its equivalent in other forms. All purchases must be made through a licensed adult-use dispensary. Unlicensed shops, often called smoke shops or gray-market stores, are operating outside the law and their products are not tested for safety or potency. Always look for the New York State Cannabis Control Board licensing displayed in the store. We at Silly Nice only sell through licensed, compliant dispensaries — it is the only way we operate, and we believe it is the only responsible way to bring quality cannabis to New York.

The flight from Blaise Diagne International Airport in Dakar, Senegal covers roughly 3,800 miles and lands you at John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, New York. JFK is one of the busiest international airports in the world and sits about 15 miles from Midtown Manhattan. Once you clear customs and immigration, you have several ways to get into the city. The AirTrain connects JFK to the subway system, specifically the A train and the E train, giving you access to Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond. Taxis, rideshares, and car services are also readily available from the arrivals terminals. For visitors coming in from long international travel, we always recommend getting settled at your accommodation first, getting rested, and then using our store locator at sillynice.com/dispensaries to find a licensed dispensary convenient to where you are staying. Our products are distributed across the city, so whether you end up in Crown Heights, the Lower East Side, Harlem, Astoria, or the Bronx, there is a very good chance a Silly Nice stockist is close by.

We are Silly Nice — a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand built right here in Brooklyn, New York. We were co-founded by Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas, two partners with more than 25 years of history together. We launched in March 2024 and in a short time we have placed our products in over 150 licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State. What makes us different is not just who we are — it is how we operate. Every single product in the Silly Nice line is small-batch crafted, lab-tested with full Certificates of Analysis publicly available at sillynice.com/menu, and packaged sustainably. We do not cut corners on quality because we know what it means to put your name on something. When you pick up a Silly Nice product at a dispensary counter in New York City, you are holding something made with real intention by real people who care deeply about what they put into the world. For international visitors arriving from Senegal or anywhere else, we want your first experience with legal New York cannabis to be exceptional. That is the standard we hold ourselves to every single day.

We make a focused lineup of premium products, each one built for a different kind of experience. Here is what to look for when you find a dispensary carrying Silly Nice.

Diamond Powder — 1 gram, 86.24% THC, 98.54% total cannabinoids, $50. This is for the experienced cannabis consumer who wants pure, concentrated potency. Diamond Powder is a crystalline concentrate that can be added to flower or used on its own. The cannabinoid density is extraordinary — nearly 99% total cannabinoids in a single gram. If you are accustomed to the boldest expressions of cannabis, this is it.

Frosted Hash Ball — 1 gram, 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, 5.7% terpenes, $50. As a brand rooted in Brooklyn with a deep appreciation for cannabis craft, this is one of our proudest products. The Frosted Hash Ball is hand-pressed, full-spectrum, and loaded with 5.7% terpenes that give it a rich, complex aromatic profile. It is a nod to the tradition of hash-making with the precision of modern lab testing behind it. For visitors who know and love hash — and Senegalese cannabis culture has a long history with concentrated forms — this one will resonate.

Bubble Hash — 1 gram, 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, 6.2% terpenes, $44. Our Bubble Hash is ice water extracted and packed with 6.2% terpenes, the highest terpene content in our concentrate lineup. The result is a flavorful, aromatic full-melt experience that honors the plant from root to resin. At $44 a gram, it offers tremendous value for the quality you are receiving, and the terpene richness means the experience goes well beyond raw THC numbers.

510 Vape — Pink Stardust, 1 gram, 81.96% THC, 88.36% total cannabinoids, $40. For travelers who prefer the convenience and discretion of a vape, our Pink Stardust 510 cart delivers. At 81.96% THC in a standard 510-thread cartridge, this is a clean, potent, lab-verified option that pairs with any compatible battery. At just $40 a gram, it is also one of the most accessible entry points into the Silly Nice product family.

2G All-in-One Vape — Alaskan Thunder Fuck, 2 grams, 82.46% THC, 84.06% total cannabinoids, $80. Our Alaskan Thunder Fuck AIO is built for those who want a self-contained, long-lasting vape experience with no accessories required. Two full grams, over 82% THC, ready to use out of the packaging. It is the ideal product for visitors who want a complete experience without needing to source additional equipment.

Infused Flower — Papaya Wine, 3.5 grams, 51.22% THC, 58.63% total cannabinoids, $60. Our Papaya Wine infused flower is 3.5 grams of premium cannabis flower elevated with concentrate infusion and kief coating, bringing total THC to over 51%. The tropical, fruit-forward terpene profile of the Papaya Wine cultivar comes through in every session. It is a whole-flower experience turned up to its highest expression.

Finding us is straightforward. Visit sillynice.com/dispensaries to use our official store locator and find the licensed dispensary nearest to your location in New York City or anywhere in the state. You can also find Silly Nice listed on Weedmaps by searching for the brand directly. We are in over 150 licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York, so coverage is broad whether you are in Queens near JFK, in Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, or Staten Island. Always make sure the dispensary you visit is state-licensed. Our products are only sold through compliant, legal retailers — if you see Silly Nice somewhere that does not look like a licensed shop, be cautious.

Can I bring cannabis from New York back to Senegal or on my return flight from JFK? No. Absolutely not. Cannabis remains federally illegal in the United States, which means transporting it through any federal facility — including airports — is a federal offense regardless of state law. Never bring cannabis into an airport, onto a plane, or across any international border. Cannabis purchased legally in New York is for consumption within the state only, by adults 21 and older.

Will I have trouble at U.S. Customs or Immigration if I ask about cannabis as an international visitor? You should not ask about cannabis at Customs or Immigration. Cannabis is a federally controlled substance and Customs and Border Protection operates under federal law. Once you have cleared immigration and are legally in New York State as a visitor, you may legally purchase and use cannabis as an adult 21 or older at licensed dispensaries. Keep your cannabis activities entirely separate from any airport environments or federal spaces.

Is cannabis very different in New York compared to what I might have encountered elsewhere? Legal cannabis in New York is produced under strict state regulations with mandatory lab testing for potency, pesticides, and safety. Every Silly Nice product comes with a publicly available Certificate of Analysis at sillynice.com/menu so you can verify exactly what is in what you are purchasing. The potency levels of legal New York cannabis — particularly concentrates like our Diamond Powder at 86.24% THC — can be significantly stronger than unregulated cannabis products found elsewhere. We always recommend starting low and going slow if you are new to a product or format.

We built Silly Nice to be something New York City could genuinely be proud of — a small-batch, precision-crafted cannabis brand rooted in Brooklyn, made by people who have been committed to each other and to this city for over 25 years. Whether you are visiting New York for a few days after flying in from Dakar or you are a returning traveler rediscovering the city, we want your experience with legal New York cannabis to start with something real. Visit sillynice.com/dispensaries, find your nearest licensed retailer, and ask for Silly Nice at the counter. For adults 21 and older only. Welcome to New York.