Flying to New York from V. C. Bird International Airport

If you're flying into New York City from V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua and Barbuda and wondering where to find legal cannabis near JFK or EWR, the answer is simple: Silly Nice is available at over 150 licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State. Use our store locator at sillynice.com/dispensaries to find the nearest location to your arrival point.

New York State legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021, and the legal retail market has grown quickly since then. For travelers arriving from Antigua and Barbuda, here is what matters most: you must be 21 years of age or older to purchase or possess cannabis in New York. All purchases must be made at a licensed adult-use dispensary — not from unlicensed street vendors, smoke shops, or delivery services that cannot show proper state licensing. If a retailer cannot show you their CAURD or adult-use license, walk away.

Adults 21 and over may legally possess up to three ounces of cannabis flower or 24 grams of concentrated cannabis products in New York. Consumption is permitted in many of the same spaces where cigarette smoking is allowed, though it is prohibited indoors in most public spaces, in vehicles, and near schools or playgrounds. Always check local rules for the neighborhood or venue where you plan to be. And to be absolutely clear: cannabis cannot be transported across international borders or onto any aircraft, full stop.

Direct and connecting flights from V. C. Bird International Airport (ANU) in St. John's, Antigua and Barbuda bring travelers into two major New York area airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Queens, and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) across the Hudson in New Jersey. Both airports are well connected to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the rest of New York City by public transit, rideshare, and taxi.

From JFK, the AirTrain connects to the subway A train and the Long Island Rail Road, putting you in Manhattan or Brooklyn within 30 to 60 minutes depending on your destination. From EWR, the NJ Transit train connects to Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan in under 30 minutes. Once you land and clear customs and immigration, you are free to explore one of the most exciting cannabis markets in the world — legally. Silly Nice products are sold at licensed dispensaries throughout Queens, Brooklyn, Manhattan, the Bronx, Staten Island, and across New York State, making it easy to find us close to wherever you are staying.

We are Silly Nice. We are a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand based in Brooklyn, New York. Our co-founders, Shane Breen — a U.S. Army Veteran — and LeVar Thomas, have been partners for over 25 years. We launched Silly Nice in March 2024, and in a short time we have built a presence in over 150 licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State. We did not build this brand to blend in. We built it to stand out.

Everything we make is small-batch and rigorously lab-tested. We publish our Certificates of Analysis — our COAs — publicly at sillynice.com/menu so that every customer, whether a New Yorker or a first-time visitor from the Caribbean, can verify exactly what they are purchasing. We believe transparency is not a marketing tactic; it is a baseline obligation. Our packaging is sustainably designed because we care about the communities and the planet we operate in. When you pick up a Silly Nice product, you are supporting a brand built by people who poured everything into this city and this industry.

We make concentrates, hash, infused flower, and vape products that are engineered for potency, flavor, and consistency. Here is a breakdown of what to ask for when you walk into any of our 150+ retail partners.

Diamond Powder — 1g | 86.24% THC | 98.54% Total Cannabinoids | $50. This is pure THCA crystalline, among the most potent legal cannabis products available anywhere in New York. Diamond Powder is lab-verified at 98.54% total cannabinoids, making it an exceptional choice for experienced consumers who want the cleanest, most concentrated experience possible. Sprinkle it, dab it, or add it to your preferred flower.

Frosted Hash Ball — 1g | 67.34% THC | 78.34% Total Cannabinoids | 5.7% Terpenes | $50. This is one of our most distinctive and sought-after products. The Frosted Hash Ball is a handcrafted, full-spectrum concentrate with a rich terpene profile at 5.7%, delivering complex flavor alongside serious potency. If you have never experienced premium New York hash, this is the place to start.

Bubble Hash — 1g | 53.32% THC | 62.86% Total Cannabinoids | 6.2% Terpenes | $44. Made using ice-water extraction, our Bubble Hash is clean, aromatic, and loaded with 6.2% terpenes — the highest terpene content in our hash lineup. It is solventless, flavorful, and deeply satisfying for hash lovers who appreciate the craft behind the product.

510 Vape — Pink Stardust | 1g | 81.96% THC | 88.36% Total Cannabinoids | $40. Our Pink Stardust 510 vape cartridge is built for convenience without compromise. At 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids, this 1-gram cartridge fits any standard 510-thread battery and delivers clean, consistent pulls. It is one of the most affordable high-potency vape options you will find at any New York dispensary at just $40.

2G All-In-One — Alaskan Thunder Fuck | 2g | 82.46% THC | 84.06% Total Cannabinoids | $80. For those who want maximum value and portability, our Alaskan Thunder Fuck 2-gram all-in-one vape is the move. No battery needed. Just open the box and go. At $80 for a full 2 grams of 82.46% THC distillate, this is one of the best value-per-gram vape products on the New York market.

Infused Flower — Papaya Wine | 3.5g | 51.22% THC | 58.63% Total Cannabinoids | $60. If you prefer flower, our Papaya Wine infused 3.5-gram eighth is where craft meets potency. At 51.22% THC, this is not standard flower — it is premium flower infused to a level most brands cannot match. The Papaya Wine strain brings tropical, fruity notes that feel right at home for visitors arriving from the Caribbean.

Finding us is easy. Visit sillynice.com/dispensaries to use our official store locator. You can search by neighborhood, borough, or zip code to find the licensed dispensary closest to your hotel, Airbnb, or destination in New York City. We are in over 150 dispensaries statewide, with strong coverage throughout Queens — close to JFK — as well as Brooklyn, Manhattan, and beyond.

You can also find Silly Nice listed on Weedmaps, where verified licensed dispensaries display their current menus. Always confirm a retailer is state-licensed before purchasing. Our products are only available through licensed adult-use dispensaries — never through unlicensed or gray-market shops. If you are not sure whether a store is legitimate, our store locator at sillynice.com/dispensaries will only show you verified, licensed retail partners.

Can I bring cannabis from New York back to Antigua and Barbuda? No. Transporting cannabis across international borders is illegal under federal and international law, regardless of what is permitted at the state level in New York. Cannabis purchased legally in New York must remain in New York. Do not attempt to transport any cannabis product onto an aircraft or out of the country.

Is cannabis legal to purchase near JFK or EWR airports in New York? Yes — once you have cleared customs and are legally in New York State, adults 21 and over may legally purchase cannabis from a licensed adult-use dispensary. There are licensed dispensaries operating in Queens near JFK, as well as throughout the greater New York City area. Use our store locator at sillynice.com/dispensaries to find the nearest Silly Nice retail partner to your arrival airport.

What is the difference between a licensed dispensary and an unlicensed shop in NYC? Licensed adult-use dispensaries in New York are regulated by the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM). They sell lab-tested products with verified cannabinoid content, child-resistant packaging, and full compliance with state law. Unlicensed shops — sometimes called gray-market or smoke shops — sell unregulated products with no quality or safety guarantees. All Silly Nice products are sold exclusively through licensed dispensaries and are fully lab-tested with publicly available COAs at sillynice.com/menu.

Whether you have just touched down at JFK after flying from V. C. Bird International Airport in Antigua and Barbuda, or you are planning ahead before your trip to New York City, we want to be the brand you discover when you get here. We are Silly Nice — Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, built in Brooklyn, and committed to making the best small-batch cannabis products in New York. Explore our full product menu at sillynice.com/menu, then use our store locator at sillynice.com/dispensaries to find a licensed retailer near you. Welcome to New York. We are glad you made it.