Visiting New York City from Malta? Here's Where to Find

First things first — welcome to New York City. We're Silly Nice, a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand born right here in Brooklyn, NY, founded by two partners who've had each other's backs for 25 years: Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas. We know what it means to love this city deeply, and we love sharing it with every visitor who walks through its doors — whether you're coming from Midtown Manhattan or from the sun-soaked shores of Malta.

Malta is a remarkable place — a tiny archipelago in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea with one of the oldest histories in the world, a deeply proud culture, and a people known for their warmth and sharp curiosity. You've traveled far, and New York City is ready to meet your energy. One thing you may be curious about on this trip: cannabis. Back home in Malta, cannabis laws have been shifting in recent years, with personal use decriminalized and recreational reform making slow but steady progress. Here in New York, things have moved considerably faster. Adult-use cannabis is fully legal, and we want to make sure you experience it safely, legally, and at the absolute highest quality. That's where we come in.

New York State legalized adult-use cannabis in March 2021, and licensed dispensaries began opening to the public in 2022 and 2023. As of now, if you are 21 years of age or older, you can legally purchase cannabis products from any licensed adult-use dispensary in the state. Yes — that includes visitors and tourists. You do not need to be a New York resident. Your passport is your golden ticket.

Key Rules Every Visitor Needs to Know

Here is what you need to understand before you walk into a dispensary. Always bring a valid government-issued ID — your Maltese passport works perfectly. You must be 21 or older, no exceptions. Cannabis consumption is permitted in designated consumption lounges, in private residences, or anywhere cigarette smoking is allowed by city rules. However, you cannot smoke cannabis on sidewalks, in parks that prohibit it, in vehicles, or in any public enclosed spaces. We strongly advise you to enjoy your cannabis responsibly and never get behind the wheel of any vehicle after consuming. Take the subway. Take a cab. Enjoy the city on foot. You're in New York — there's always somewhere to walk.

Licensed Dispensaries Are the Only Legal Option

We want to be direct with you: buying cannabis from unlicensed street vendors or pop-up shops is not legal and is not safe. There are still unregulated sellers operating in the city, but their products are not tested, not regulated, and could be anything. Licensed dispensaries carry independently lab-tested products — which is exactly what we produce at Silly Nice. Every single one of our products is small-batch, sustainably packaged, and independently verified for potency and purity. When you buy from a licensed shop, you know exactly what you're getting.

Since launching in March 2024, we've grown to 150+ licensed New York adult-use dispensaries across the state. That means no matter where you're staying in NYC — Midtown, the Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Harlem, or right here in Brooklyn — there's likely a licensed shop carrying our products just minutes away from you.

Use our store locator at sillynice.com/store-locator to search by neighborhood, zip code, or borough. Just type in the name of your hotel or the neighborhood you're staying in, and we'll show you the nearest dispensaries stocking Silly Nice products. It takes less than a minute and saves you the headache of wandering around looking for a place.

New York City is enormous, but cannabis dispensaries have concentrated in some of the most vibrant and visitor-friendly neighborhoods in all five boroughs. Here's a quick guide to where you're most likely to find great options.

Midtown Manhattan

If you're staying near Times Square, Central Park, or the Empire State Building, you're in the heart of tourist New York — and there are dispensaries within walking distance. Midtown is convenient, accessible, and easy to navigate. Grab a Silly Nice vape on your way to a Broadway show.

Lower East Side and Greenwich Village

These neighborhoods have some of the highest concentrations of licensed dispensaries in the entire city. The Lower East Side has always been a cultural melting pot and a hub for independent, boundary-pushing businesses. Greenwich Village carries the spirit of artistic freedom and counterculture history. Both neighborhoods feel like natural homes for the cannabis community, and both are walkable, vibrant, and full of great food and music to pair with your experience.

Harlem

Harlem is a historically Black neighborhood with a legacy of culture, resilience, and creativity that resonates deeply with our story as a brand. It's also home to excellent dispensaries. If you're taking a trip uptown to see the Apollo Theater or explore the art galleries along Malcolm X Boulevard, make it a full cultural day and stop into a local shop to pick up some Silly Nice while you're at it.

Brooklyn

This is home for us. Brooklyn is where Silly Nice was born, where Shane and LeVar have built their lives, and where the energy of New York feels most real and most alive. From Williamsburg to Crown Heights to Park Slope, Brooklyn dispensaries are plentiful, friendly, and deeply community-rooted. If you have time to cross the bridge, do it — and pick up something special while you're here.

We take pride in producing the finest small-batch cannabis products available in New York. Every item we make is independently lab-tested for potency, purity, and consistency. Here's a look at what we offer and what makes each product special for a visitor exploring the city.

Concentrates and Hash — Bold, Potent, Unforgettable

Our Diamond Powder is one gram of pure cannabis concentrate at 86.24% THC and 98.54% total cannabinoids, priced at $50. This is about as pure and potent as cannabis gets — a product made for the experienced consumer who wants something extraordinary. Our Frosted Hash Ball is a 1g solventless hash concentrate at 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, and a remarkable 5.7% terpene content that delivers incredible aroma and full-spectrum depth for $50. And our Bubble Hash — 1g at 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, and 6.2% terpenes — is a craft approach to traditional hashmaking, available at $44. For visitors who appreciate the art and heritage of hash, these products will feel genuinely special.

Vapes — The Most Travel-Friendly Option

If you're looking for something discreet, convenient, and easy to enjoy during your NYC visit, our vapes are the answer. Our 510 Vape in Pink Stardust is 1g at 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids, priced at $40. Our 2G All-In-One in Alaskan Thunder Fuck delivers 2g at 82.46% THC and 84.06% total cannabinoids for $80. Both are self-contained, draw-activated, and made for the on-the-go lifestyle. Please remember: vaping cannabis in public spaces where smoking is not permitted is still prohibited. Use these in appropriate spaces only.

Infused Flower

Diamond-Frosted & Live Resin Infused Flower

Our Infused Flower in Papaya Wine is 3.5g of premium cannabis infused to reach 51.22% THC and 58.63% total cannabinoids, priced at $60. It's a rich, flavorful experience that blends the classic ritual of flower with the elevated potency of a true craft product. If you're staying somewhere private or visiting a consumption lounge, this is an exceptional experience to enjoy.

THC

37.32%

Total

42.90%

Size

3.5g

Price

$60

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We want your dispensary visit to go smoothly. Here's what to keep in mind as a first-timer in a New York cannabis shop.

Bring Your Passport — Every Time

Your Maltese passport is a valid, government-issued ID and will be accepted at every licensed dispensary in New York. Budtenders are required by law to check ID before every purchase. Don't leave your hotel without it.

Cash and Card

Many dispensaries accept debit cards and some accept credit cards, but cash is still king at many NYC cannabis shops due to federal banking restrictions that affect the industry. It's a good idea to bring some cash with you just in case. Most dispensaries also have ATMs on-site if you forget.

Talk to the Budtender

New York dispensary staff are knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely excited to help you find the right product. Don't be shy — ask about Silly Nice by name, describe what kind of experience you're looking for, and let them guide you. Whether you're a seasoned cannabis consumer or trying a premium legal product for the first time, a good budtender makes all the difference.

There's no better way to remember a trip to New York than with something that carries the spirit of the city in every detail. Silly Nice was built in Brooklyn by two partners who believe in quality, community, and purpose. Our products are made with that belief baked in — from the way we source our cannabis to the way we package it sustainably, to the care we put into every lab test and every small batch. When you pick up a Silly Nice Frosted Hash Ball or a Pink Stardust 510 Vape from a licensed NYC dispensary, you're not just buying cannabis. You're buying a piece of something real. Something Brooklyn. Something New York.

We're honored to be part of your New York City experience, and we hope your visit is everything you dreamed it would be. This city has a way of getting into your blood — and so do we. Find us at a licensed dispensary near you, say hello to the budtender, ask for Silly Nice, and let's make this trip one you'll never forget. Welcome to New York. We're glad you're here.