Flying to New York from Arturo Merino Benítez

If you just landed at John F. Kennedy International Airport from Santiago, Chile, and you're wondering where to find legal cannabis in New York City — the answer is any one of the 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries carrying Silly Nice across New York State. We're a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand based in Brooklyn, and we're proud to be one of the most sought-after small-batch brands in the New York market. Use our store locator at sillynice.com/dispensaries to find the nearest licensed shop the moment you're settled in the city.

New York State legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021 under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), and since then, the legal market has grown into one of the most regulated and consumer-protective in the country. For travelers arriving from Chile, here's what matters most: cannabis is legal for adults 21 years of age and older in New York. You must purchase from a licensed adult-use dispensary — not a street vendor, not an unlicensed delivery app, and certainly not an airport. Purchasing from an unlicensed source carries real legal risk, and the product quality is unverifiable. Licensed dispensaries carry lab-tested, properly labeled cannabis with Certificates of Analysis (COAs) on file. Every product we make at Silly Nice comes with full lab transparency available at sillynice.com/menu. When you buy from a licensed shop, you're buying something that's been tested, tracked, and held to state standards. That matters, especially when you're visiting from another country and want to enjoy your time in New York safely and responsibly.

You may possess up to 3 ounces of cannabis flower or 24 grams of concentrated cannabis as an adult in New York. Consumption is permitted in any location where tobacco smoking is allowed, which includes many outdoor public spaces but excludes workplaces, vehicles, and indoor public spaces like restaurants, hotels, and transit areas. Always check your accommodation's policy before consuming. And of course, never carry cannabis across state lines, into federal buildings, or attempt to bring it to or from any international airport — including JFK. Cannabis remains federally controlled, and international travel with cannabis is illegal regardless of source or destination country.

The direct flight from Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile to JFK typically runs between 11 and 13 hours depending on routing. When you land at JFK, you'll clear U.S. Customs and Border Protection before you're officially in New York. Once you're out of the terminal and through customs, you have several options for getting into the city: the AirTrain connects to the Long Island Rail Road and the NYC subway at Jamaica Station, taxis and rideshares are available at designated curb zones, and express buses run toward Manhattan. Travel time from JFK to Midtown Manhattan averages 45 minutes to over an hour depending on traffic and method of transit.

Once you're checked into your hotel or Airbnb and ready to explore the city, finding a Silly Nice product is easier than you might think. We're stocked in licensed dispensaries across all five boroughs — Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island — as well as throughout upstate New York. If you're staying near Midtown, the Lower East Side, Crown Heights, Williamsburg, Astoria, or any of the city's cannabis-dense corridors, there's almost certainly a licensed shop carrying our line within a short walk or ride. Use sillynice.com/dispensaries to find the nearest retailer from wherever you're staying.

We are Silly Nice — co-founded by Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas, partners for over 25 years. We launched in March 2024 as a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis company headquartered in Brooklyn, New York. From day one, our mission has been to bring small-batch, craft-quality cannabis to the legal New York market with full transparency, genuine community roots, and zero compromise on product integrity.

In a market flooded with mass-produced options, we made a deliberate choice to stay small, stay precise, and go deep on quality. Every product we release is small-batch. Every formula is lab-tested. Every package is sustainably designed. In less than a year since launch, we've grown to 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State — not through shortcuts, but because the product speaks for itself. If you're coming to New York from Santiago and you want to experience what the local craft cannabis scene actually looks like at its best, Silly Nice is the brand to look for.

Here's a breakdown of what we make and what to ask for when you walk into a licensed New York dispensary carrying Silly Nice:

Diamond Powder — 1g | 86.24% THC | 98.54% Total Cannabinoids | $50. Our Diamond Powder is one of the most potent concentrates in the New York legal market. At 98.54% total cannabinoids and 86.24% THC in a single gram, this is a product designed for experienced cannabis consumers who want the maximum from a small-batch craft extraction. It's versatile — add it to flower, use it in a dab rig, or sprinkle it into a joint. It's precise, it's powerful, and it's lab-verified. Full COA available at sillynice.com/menu.

Frosted Hash Ball — 1g | 67.34% THC | 78.34% Total Cannabinoids | 5.7% Terpenes | $50. This is a product that hash lovers from anywhere in the world will immediately respect. Hand-crafted into a dense, terpene-rich ball, our Frosted Hash Ball delivers 67.34% THC alongside 5.7% terpenes — meaning the flavor profile is complex, aromatic, and full-spectrum. For travelers who appreciate the craft and tradition of hash culture, this is the piece of our lineup that will feel most familiar and most impressive. Chile has a long relationship with cannabis culture, and we think visitors from Santiago will find this one especially worth trying.

Bubble Hash — 1g | 53.32% THC | 62.86% Total Cannabinoids | 6.2% Terpenes | $44. Our Bubble Hash is cold-water extracted, solventless, and among the most terpene-forward products in our lineup at 6.2% terpenes. At $44 for a gram, it's also one of the most accessible entry points into our concentrate range. Smooth, flavorful, and clean-burning — this is the kind of hash that reminds you why the solventless category matters. Great for those who prefer a full-flavor, lower-intensity concentrate experience.

510 Vape Cartridge — Pink Stardust | 1g | 81.96% THC | 88.36% Total Cannabinoids | $40. If you're exploring New York City and want something discreet, portable, and consistent, our Pink Stardust 510 thread vape cartridge is the move. At 81.96% THC in a full gram, this cart delivers a clean, potent experience with every draw. It's compatible with any standard 510 battery, which you can pick up at most dispensaries. Convenient, lab-tested, and one of our most popular SKUs — for good reason.

2G All-In-One Vape — Alaskan Thunder Fuck | 2g | 82.46% THC | 84.06% Total Cannabinoids | $80. For the traveler who wants maximum value and maximum convenience, our 2-gram All-In-One Alaskan Thunder Fuck disposable vape is built-in battery, no accessories needed, ready to go from the first draw. At 82.46% THC across two full grams, this device covers serious ground. It's the kind of product that becomes your companion for an entire trip through New York — from Brooklyn to the Bronx and everywhere in between.

Infused Flower — Papaya Wine | 3.5g | 51.22% THC | 58.63% Total Cannabinoids | $60. Our Papaya Wine Infused Flower brings the classic experience of smoking flower into elevated territory. At 51.22% THC in a 3.5g eighth, this is flower that's been infused and crafted with the same small-batch care as everything else in our line. The terpene profile is tropical and smooth. If you prefer flower over concentrates or vapes, this is the Silly Nice product built for you.

Finding us is straightforward. Visit sillynice.com/dispensaries for our full, up-to-date store locator. You can also search for Silly Nice on Weedmaps, where licensed dispensaries carrying our products are listed with addresses, hours, and menus. We're in 150+ licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State — from Brooklyn and Manhattan to Queens, the Bronx, Long Island, and upstate. Whether you're staying downtown, in a borough, or passing through on your way to or from JFK, there's a licensed shop carrying Silly Nice nearby. Always verify that the dispensary is licensed by checking the New York State Office of Cannabis Management's public registry or looking for the state-required license number displayed in the shop.

Can I buy cannabis in New York City as a visitor from Chile? Yes. New York's adult-use cannabis law applies equally to residents and visitors. If you are 21 years of age or older, you may legally purchase cannabis from any licensed adult-use dispensary in New York State. You do not need to be a New York resident. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID — your Chilean passport or national ID card (Cédula de Identidad) is accepted as proof of age.

Can I bring cannabis I buy in New York back to Chile or onto my flight home from JFK? No — absolutely not. Cannabis is a federally controlled substance in the United States, and all international flights, including those departing from JFK, are under federal jurisdiction. Attempting to carry cannabis onto an international flight is illegal and carries serious legal consequences under both U.S. federal law and international law. Purchase, consume responsibly while in New York, and do not attempt to transport cannabis across any international border or onto any aircraft.

Is cannabis legal in Chile, and is New York's market different? Cannabis laws in Chile have been evolving, with some medical and limited personal-use provisions in place. New York's adult-use market is one of the most regulated recreational markets in the world, with state-licensed cultivators, processors, and retailers, mandatory laboratory testing, child-resistant packaging, and consumer-facing Certificates of Analysis. When you buy from a licensed New York dispensary like those carrying Silly Nice, you're buying a product that has been tested for potency, pesticides, residual solvents, and microbials. That level of regulatory oversight is what separates the legal market from everything else.

We built Silly Nice to represent New York cannabis at its absolute best — small-batch, lab-tested, community-rooted, and proudly independent. Whether you've just landed at JFK after a long flight from Santiago or you've been in the city for a few days and you're ready to explore what the legal market has to offer, we want to be the brand you trust. Visit sillynice.com/dispensaries, find a licensed shop near wherever you're staying, and ask for Silly Nice by name. We're in 150+ stores across New York State and growing. Come find us — we'll be here.