Welcome to New York City — We're Glad You're Here
From the turquoise shores of Mahé to the electric streets of Manhattan, the journey from Seychelles to New York City is nothing short of extraordinary. We're Silly Nice — a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand founded right here in Brooklyn, NYC. Our founders, Shane Breen, a proud U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas, have been partners for 25 years. Together, they built Silly Nice from the ground up with a simple mission: bring premium, small-batch, lab-tested cannabis products to the people of New York — and now, to visitors like you from across the world.
If you're visiting New York City from Seychelles and you're curious about experiencing legal cannabis — including some of the finest hash you'll ever hold in your hands — you've come to exactly the right place. This guide is written for you. We're going to walk you through the legal landscape, what to know before you walk into a dispensary, where to find us across the city's most iconic neighborhoods, and which of our products you absolutely need to try while you're here. Let's get into it.
Legal Cannabis in New York City — What International Visitors Need to Know
New York State legalized adult-use cannabis in March 2021 with the passage of the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA). That means if you are 21 years of age or older, you can legally purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary in New York — no medical card required, no residency requirement, no local membership. As an international visitor, you are fully welcome to walk into any licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary in New York City and make a purchase, provided you are 21 or older and have a valid government-issued photo ID.
What ID Do You Need?
Your Seychellois passport is your best friend here. Every licensed dispensary in New York City will accept a valid foreign passport as proof of age and identity. Bring it with you every time. Do not rely on a photocopy or a phone photo of your passport — the physical document is what dispensary staff are trained to accept. If you also carry an international driver's license or another form of government-issued ID, bring those too, but your passport will almost always be sufficient.
Cash, Cards, and Payment at NYC Dispensaries
New York City dispensaries are generally cash-friendly, and we strongly recommend carrying cash when you visit. Because cannabis remains federally illegal in the United States, many dispensaries have limited credit and debit card processing options. Some locations have ATMs on-site or nearby. A good rule of thumb: carry $60–$100 USD in cash before heading to a dispensary, and you'll be in great shape to pick up exactly what you want without any payment friction. Tipping your budtender is not required but is always appreciated — they work hard and know their products inside out.
Cannabis Laws in Seychelles vs. New York City — Know Before You Go
We want to be straightforward with you, because we respect you as a guest in our city and we care about your safety. Cannabis laws in Seychelles are very different from those in New York. In Seychelles, cannabis remains a controlled substance, and possession, use, and trafficking are illegal under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Penalties can be serious. This means that whatever you experience and enjoy during your time in New York City must stay in New York City.
You cannot take cannabis products — including hash, vapes, or flower — across any international border. Not in checked baggage, not in carry-on luggage, not in any form. Attempting to transport cannabis internationally is a federal crime in the United States and a serious criminal offense in Seychelles. We're not saying this to scare you — we're saying it because we want your trip home to be as wonderful as your trip here. Enjoy our products fully while you're in New York. Leave them here. The memories, thankfully, you can take with you.
Public Consumption Rules in NYC
New York City follows the same basic rules as alcohol when it comes to where you can consume cannabis. You may not consume cannabis in public spaces — that includes sidewalks, parks designated as no-smoking zones, public transportation, vehicles, or anywhere near schools and playgrounds. Consumption is allowed in private spaces. If you're staying at an Airbnb, always check with your host. Most hotels do not permit smoking or vaping of any kind on their property, including cannabis. Look for designated consumption lounges — a growing number of licensed social consumption spaces are opening across the city, offering a legal and comfortable environment to enjoy your purchase.
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Where to Find Silly Nice Across New York City's Neighborhoods
We launched Silly Nice in March 2024, and in less than a year we built our presence across 150+ licensed New York adult-use dispensaries statewide. That means no matter which part of the city you're exploring during your visit, there's likely a licensed dispensary nearby carrying our products. Here's a quick neighborhood-by-neighborhood breakdown of where to start looking.
Manhattan — Midtown, Lower East Side, and Uptown
Manhattan is where most international visitors spend the bulk of their time, and you'll find licensed dispensaries scattered throughout the borough. The Midtown area — particularly around 34th Street, Times Square, and the Upper West Side — has seen a growing number of adult-use retailers open their doors. If you're exploring the Lower East Side, SoHo, or the West Village, keep an eye out for licensed storefronts. Not all cannabis shops you see in Manhattan are fully licensed — look for the New York State OCM (Office of Cannabis Management) licensing displayed in the window. If you don't see it, don't buy from them. Licensed, legal dispensaries are the only places guaranteed to carry lab-tested, compliant products like ours.
Brooklyn — Our Home Borough
Brooklyn is home to us, and we are especially proud to be well-represented here. If your trip takes you to neighborhoods like Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, Williamsburg, or Flatbush, you are in our territory. Brooklyn has a thriving, community-rooted cannabis culture, and the licensed dispensaries here tend to be knowledgeable, welcoming, and diverse. Ask your budtender for Silly Nice by name — they'll know exactly who we are. Brooklyn is also a great place to simply explore: grab our Bubble Hash or our Frosted Hash Ball, find a legal private space, and take in the energy of the most culturally rich borough in New York.
Queens — Diverse, Expansive, and Fully Stocked
Queens is the most ethnically diverse urban area on the planet — something that resonates deeply with us as a brand built around inclusion and community. If you're arriving at JFK or spending time in neighborhoods like Astoria, Jackson Heights, or Jamaica, you'll find licensed dispensaries serving the community throughout the borough. Queens shoppers tend to be savvy and value quality, which is exactly why we've made sure our products are available there. Use our store locator at sillynice.com/store-locator to find the nearest licensed location carrying Silly Nice products wherever you are in the city.
If you're coming from Seychelles and you appreciate quality — and we have a feeling you do — then our hash products are going to be a revelation. Hash has a long and storied global history, and we take that tradition seriously. Our concentrates are small-batch, independently lab-tested, and crafted with the same care and attention we put into everything we make. Here are the two hash products we think every visitor to New York City needs to know about.
Frosted Hash Ball
The Frosted Hash Ball is our showpiece. At 1 gram, it carries 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, and a remarkable 5.7% terpene content that makes the aroma and flavor experience genuinely unforgettable. This is hash in its most beautiful, traditional form — dense, aromatic, and potent. It crumbles cleanly, works beautifully in a pipe, on top of flower, or pressed into a joint. For $50, it is one of the finest single-gram hash experiences you will find anywhere in New York City. If you've experienced hash from Morocco, Lebanon, or Afghanistan in your travels, our Frosted Hash Ball will feel like a love letter to that tradition, elevated with New York precision and transparency.
THC
67.34%
Total
78.34%
Size
1g
Price
$50
Bubble Hash
Our Bubble Hash is made using an ice-water extraction process that preserves the full terpene and cannabinoid profile of the plant in ways that solvent-based methods simply cannot match. With 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, and a leading 6.2% terpene content, this is a product that is as rich in flavor as it is in effect. At $44 for 1 gram, it's also one of our most accessible premium offerings. The Bubble Hash is versatile — use it in a dab rig, sprinkle it into flower, or enjoy it in a traditional hash pipe. However you prefer to consume, this one delivers.
THC
53.32%
Total
62.86%
Size
1g
Price
$44
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Our Full Product Line — There's Something for Every Kind of Explorer
Hash is close to our hearts, but it's just the beginning of what Silly Nice offers. Whether you're a seasoned cannabis consumer or someone experiencing a legal purchase for the very first time, we have products across the spectrum designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Diamond Powder
For those who want the pinnacle of cannabinoid purity, our Diamond Powder delivers 86.24% THC and 98.54% total cannabinoids in 1 gram of crystalline concentrate. This is a product for experienced consumers who know what they're doing with high-potency extracts. Sprinkle it, dab it, or layer it — Diamond Powder is New York in concentrate form: bold, refined, and unapologetically powerful.
THC
86.24%
Total
98.54%
Size
1g
Price
$50
510 Thread Vape — Pink Stardust
Our Pink Stardust 510 Vape cartridge offers 1 gram of extract at 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids for just $40. It's compatible with any standard 510-thread battery. Sleek, discreet, and smooth — this is the ideal companion for navigating New York City. Just remember: consumption in public spaces is not permitted, so save it for your private space.
THC
81.96%
Total
88.36%
Size
1g
Price
$40
2G All-In-One Vape — Alaskan Thunder Fuck
If you want the most value-packed vape option we make, the Alaskan Thunder Fuck 2G All-In-One is it. Two full grams at 82.46% THC and 84.06% total cannabinoids, with no battery purchase required — it's all built in. At $80, it's designed for visitors who plan to make the most of their time in the city across several days.
THC
82.46%
Total
84.06%
Size
2g
Price
$80
Diamond-Frosted & Live Resin Infused Flower
Our Papaya Wine Infused Flower brings together premium cannabis flower and concentrate infusion into one 3.5-gram experience. At 51.22% THC and 58.63% total cannabinoids, this is flower for people who want more. The tropical name is no accident — Papaya Wine carries a warmth and richness that might just remind you of home.
THC
37.32%
Total
42.90%
Size
3.5g
Price
$60
Practical Tips for Your Legal Cannabis Purchase in NYC
Always Buy from a Licensed Dispensary
New York City has unfortunately seen a proliferation of unlicensed, illegal cannabis sellers operating as storefronts — particularly in bodegas, smoke shops, and pop-up stands. These sellers are not regulated, their products are not lab-tested, and purchasing from them puts you at risk legally and health-wise. Always look for a dispensary that displays its New York State OCM license. Silly Nice products are only available at fully licensed adult-use dispensaries. If a shop doesn't have proper licensing, walk away.
Use Our Store Locator to Find Us
With 150+ licensed dispensary partners across New York State, finding Silly Nice is straightforward. Visit sillynice.com/store-locator, enter your current location or neighborhood, and you'll see the nearest licensed locations carrying our products. We update this regularly, so it's the most accurate way to find us. You can search by borough — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, or Staten Island — and plan your visit accordingly.
Consume Responsibly and Enjoy the City
New York City is best experienced on foot, by subway, and with your full attention engaged. Do not operate any vehicle after consuming cannabis. Plan your sessions for private spaces — your hotel room if permitted, a friend's apartment, or a licensed social consumption lounge. Cannabis affects everyone differently, especially when experiencing a new product for the first time. Start slow, stay hydrated, and give yourself time to understand how our products interact with your body before making any decisions about your day. And above all — be safe, be smart, and enjoy every single moment of this city.
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A Personal Welcome from Silly Nice to Every Visitor from Seychelles
We mean it when we say this: we built Silly Nice for moments like this one. Shane and LeVar started this brand because they believed that cannabis, done right — with integrity, transparency, quality, and community — could be something genuinely beautiful. Twenty-five years of partnership, a lifetime of New York City living, and a deep commitment to doing things the right way led to Silly Nice. Every product we make is small-batch. Every product is independently lab-tested. Every package is designed to reflect the premium nature of what's inside. We don't cut corners, and we don't compromise.
To our friends visiting from Seychelles: your islands are among the most breathtaking places on Earth. The coral reefs, the granite peaks, the warm Indian Ocean air — you come from somewhere extraordinary, and we are honored to have you here in our city. New York and Seychelles may be on opposite ends of the globe, but we share something important: a deep appreciation for the good things in life, for community, for culture, and for experiences that feel genuine.
When you walk into a licensed New York City dispensary and ask for Silly Nice, you're not just picking up a product. You're connecting with a story — a Brooklyn story, a Black-owned and Veteran-owned story, an LGBTQ+-owned and family-run story — that we are proud to share with the world, one visitor at a time. Welcome to New York. Welcome to Silly Nice. We hope the city treats you as well as you deserve, and we hope our products make your visit just a little more memorable.
Find us at sillynice.com/store-locator and come say hello. We'll be here.
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Silly Nice · Brooklyn, NYC
Black-Owned · Veteran-Owned · LGBTQ+-Owned. Founded by Shane Breen (U.S. Army Veteran) and LeVar Thomas — partners for 25 years. Adults 21+ only.