After five years of legalization, the marijuana industry is taking root in Yonkers.
Cannabis is big business in New York, and it was a long time coming, too—the state of New York legalized recreational marijuana in March 2021, nearly a decade after some other states, notably Colorado and Washington, became the first to do so.
Legalization is allowing the cannabis industry to finally flourish.
New York is the 39th state to legalize the plant for medicinal use. However, it's one of only 24 state where recreational use is legal. According to Acting Executive Dir. John Kagia the state has issued 2,000 licenses and there are 600 legal dispensaries statewide. The state has generated over $3 billion in tax revenue in 2025 Kagia stated during an interview on NY1.
Within Yonkers, there are now seven open and operating recreational cannabis stores, with the first opening in 2024. Entrepreneurs are able to produce, process, or sell cannabis directly, and the state, and cities, are raking in tax revenue. While specific figures for Yonkers are unavailable, the Mid-Hudson region (which includes Yonkers) generated nearly $13.35 million in adult-use cannabis tax revenue between April 2023 and April 2026—the most of any region in the state outside of New York City.
Here’s a rundown of each store, along with location and contact information, and what customers can expect when they arrive and additional resources about medical applications and career opportunities below.
The Dispensaries
Legal Adult-Use Retail Cannabis
- 743 Central Park Avenue
- 917-540-2471
Adam Rasking, the owner and general manager at Skones Dispensary, says his family has a long history in the cannabis industry, so when New York legalized recreational cannabis, “it felt like a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from the ground up, and bring a thoughtful, design-forward cannabis experience to Yonkers.” Accordingly, Rasking says he focused on an “elevated, hospitality-driven aesthetic” when designing the store, which is evident when you step in. Education is also at the forefront of the Skones in-store experience, and that’s exemplified by the “Skones Starter Sesh,” a “complementary, one-on-one concierge experience with a budtender” to help learn more about your potential preferences.
Cloud Nine Legal Cannabis Dispensary
- 305 Saw Mill River Road
- 914-999-4900
Cloud Nine has been in Yonkers for a while—17 years, according to manager Michael McPhillips. Before becoming a recreational cannabis shop, it was a traditional neighborhood smoke shop, and it leans on its deep roots in the city to maintain its customer base. “We don’t do any marketing or advertising,” McPhillips says. “We like to remember people. Nothing feels better than hearing your name when you walk into your favorite spot.”
- 887 Yonkers Avenue
- 914-429-0680
Budr is a part of a broader constellation of cannabis shops, and as co-founder Carl Tirella says, perhaps not the last. Tirella has seven stores in Connecticut and is looking to open more in New York, aiming for the shop to be “welcoming and homey—we wanted people to feel like they were in a traditional retail store, rather than a cannabis shop.” Budr also focuses on fostering a deep relationship with its customers and community, and Tirella says he has handpicked not only the products in the store, but also the managers and people who work there, to maintain those relationships. “We pride ourselves on our people,” he says.
- 2595 Central Park Avenue
- 914-574-5602
Located near the border of Yonkers and Scarsdale on Central Park Avenue, The Plant is owned by Anthony and Regina Bannister, who wanted to take advantage of the chance to open Yonkers’ first adult-use retail cannabis store back in 2024. The Bannisters’ try to appeal to a wide range of potential customers, but interestingly, say they “have a high amount of senior citizen customers,” which may be a result of their attempts to “remove intimidation and make the in-store experience feel approachable.”
- 2247 Central Park Avenue
- 914-639-4597
Central Budz is another cannabis shop located on Central Park Avenue, offering both in-store and delivery options. It’s open every day between 9 AM and 10 PM, with delivery available between 12 PM and 8 PM. It offers a variety of flower, concentrates, edibles, and other products, along with referring specials and discounts.
- 2371 Central Park Avenue
- 914-202-7405
NUG is a hop, skip, and jump away from Central Budz on Central Park Avenue, and first opened in October 2024. It’s open between 9 AM and 10 PM, and is a part of a broader group of NUG cannabis stores—all of the others, however, are in California. Further, NUG has a loyalty program allowing customers to earn points on purchases, earn rewards, and even gain access to exclusive discounts or deals. Customers will find a range of flower, vapes, edibles, extracts, pre-rolls, and more at the store.
- 471 Mclean Avenue
- 914-207-1545
Toke is perhaps Yonkers’ newest retail cannabis store, having only been open for a couple of months, as of writing. The store’s owners had previously operated dispensaries in other states—such as Oregon and California—and jumped at the chance to operate one closer to home. The Yonkers store (there’s another in Spring Valley) also maintains a healthy stock of products rooted in the Haze strain, which owner Mike Zaccaria says “is deeply rooted in this particular area of New York.” Accordingly, many of his customers are “deeply nostalgic, and Haze strains move” off shelves quickly.
A nugget of marijuana is seen on display at the Toke New York cannabis dispensary on Mclean Avenue in Yonkers, NY, April 16, 2026. Clients can order products at kiosks. (Photos by Melissa Bunni Elian/The Leveler News)
Resource Links
Office of Cannabis Management Website:
Monitor Product Recalls:
Regulated cannabis products are being sold through licensed cannabis adult use dispensaries throughout New York State. Dispensaries and distributors must cease distribution and sales of the affected products immediately.
Employment Opportunities:
Curious about persuing a career in the cannabis industry, but don't know where to start or if you're qualified? The Department of Labor created a career assessment test to determine how you can apply the skills you already have.
Presentation Videos:
The Office of Cannabis Management maintains a Youtube page where it hosts live-streamed discussion with industry experts on a variety of topics:
Are you curious how personal routines and time of day can change the effects of cannabis products?
This session will discuss how the endocannabinoid system differs from person to person and why some people can’t feel edibles.*
Featuring: Dr. Miyabe Shields presenting Applied Pharmacognosy: Formulations, Dose, and Dose Schedules for Personalizing Cannabis. Recorded on October 28, 2025.
Medical cannabis and opioid use in chronic pain care
Learn how emerging research is shaping the conversation and what it means for clinicians, pharmacists, and patients. This session will explore the rationale, design, and outcomes of the 18-month prospective MeMO cohort study, which examined adults in New York State taking prescription opioids for chronic pain who were newly certified for medical cannabis. The presentation will highlight how pharmacist-directed medical cannabis dispensation may influence opioid receipt and discuss practical implications for clinical practice.
Featuring: Dr. Deepika Slawek, for a discussion on the Medical Marijuana and Opioids (MeMO) Study. Recorded Wednesday March 25, 2026.
Patients with cancer are turning to cannabis for relief
Clinical guidelines haven’t caught up. A critical discussion on the current landscape of cannabis in cancer care, the evidence emerging from patient use, and the federal barriers still limiting progress.
Featuring: Dr. Diana Martins-Welch, Recorded October 23, 2025.
This is a living guide. Yonkers’ cannabis industry is still taking shape. This guide will continue to evolve alongside it, with updates as new shops open and the landscape changes.
