URGENT UPDATE: In a swift crackdown, the state Office of Cannabis Management has shut down an illegal cannabis dispensary in Saugerties, New York, just one week after its opening. Authorities raided Saugerties Convenience at 72 Partition St. on November 24, 2025, seizing all illegal products on-site.
The operation was deemed “illicit” and “unlicensed,” as confirmed by spokesperson Taylor Randi Lee. Officials emphasized that the store was not only operating without a license but was also selling products specifically designed to attract youth. Lee stated, “Selling cannabis to young people is despicable, irresponsible, and the truest meaning of careless.”
In a strong statement, Felicia A.B. Reid, acting executive director of the Office of Cannabis Management, warned other illegal vendors, saying, “To the smoke shops selling illicit cannabis and flagrantly violating the laws that protect the health of our youngest New Yorkers, take notice: there will be certain and swift consequences.”
This action comes on the heels of another recent closure of an unlicensed cannabis shop, Smokies Pantry, which was shut down in October 2024. As it stands, there are currently no licensed cannabis dispensaries operating in Saugerties or its surrounding village.
The immediate impact of this enforcement is significant, as it underlines the state’s commitment to regulating cannabis sales and protecting public health. Local officials are on high alert, and the crackdown has raised community awareness about the dangers of unregulated cannabis sales.
Residents and local business owners are urged to report any suspicious activities to the authorities. As this story develops, community members are encouraged to stay informed about legal cannabis options in nearby areas.
Stay tuned for updates as the Office of Cannabis Management continues to monitor and enforce cannabis laws throughout New York.
