Haverstraw, NY — History will be made in the Town of Haverstraw on Wednesday, May 7, as the community welcomes its first licensed cannabis dispensary.
It is a significant upgrade from the “unlicensed mobile dispensers” of the 1990’s and 2000’s. Prices may have been a tad lower, but quality control standards were often an issue.
202 Cannabis Co. Located at 81 West Ramapo Road (Route 202), the dispensary will officially open its doors following a grand opening ceremony and ribbon cutting set for 2:30 p.m.
Owned and operated by local husband-and-wife team Gregory and Milka Pereira, 202 Cannabis Co. is licensed under New York State’s Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary Program. The family-run business offers a curated range of cannabis products, from flower and edibles to vape cartridges, oils, and specialty vegan and kosher items.
The dispensary’s staff, described as expert “budtenders,” is prepared to guide both longtime users and newcomers to products that suit their individual needs.
A Recreational Shop Aligns with a Nobler Mission
Beyond its product offerings, the store also serves a larger mission rooted in community and healing.
Co-owner Gregory Pereira, a New York native, has spent years working with individuals struggling with addiction and recovery. Through this new venture, Pereira hopes to offer an alternative path for those seeking relief from opioids and other harmful substances.
“Opening this dispensary is a dream come true,” said Pereira. “But it’s more than just about selling safer, high-quality cannabis—it’s a launching pad for so much I want to do with the community. Cannabis has the power to help people break free from addiction and find a new path. We’re here to be a part of that journey.”
Joining the Pereiras for the event will be Haverstraw Town Supervisor Howard Phillips, along with invited guests and local residents eager to explore the new space.
202 Cannabis Co. aims to serve consumers from across Rockland County and the broader Hudson Valley region. As Pereira noted, “This dispensary is the start of something huge.”
The ribbon cutting begins at 2:30 p.m., with doors to open to the public immediately afterward. More information about the business is available at 202cannabisco.com.
No consumption will be permitted on-site. As Pereira reminds: “Smoke at home. Don’t drive high.”