The signage notes that available goods here include CBD/hemp, beverages, e-cigarettes, snacks and hookah.... and, per this interior photo by Lola Sáenz, paper towels and cigars...
We understand that ownership here operates other shops, perhaps Zee Smoke & Convenience (not to be confused with Zee Convenience & Smoke) on 14th Street between Second Avenue and Third Avenue.
Caffè Bene closed here in December after nearly six years in business.
And as previously noted ... back in May, the owners of Keybar on 13th Street between Avenue A and First Avenue were looking to relocate here, but the application didn't make it past Community Board 3.
I guess the battle to convince people that smoking is bad for them and those around them is set for round two.
ReplyDeleteGolly!! Just what this neighborhood needs, another smoke shop!🤦🏼♂️
ReplyDeleteRight around the corner of East Side Community School (6-12th grade) and Girls Prep (6-12th grade). Great influence?
ReplyDeletehow do we limit the amount of liquor licenses but not the amount of smoke shops?
ReplyDeleteLimit the amount of liquor licenses? What neighborhood are you living in? There used to be a zoning law that did limit liquor licenses but they law was tossed in the garbage decades ago in the East Village. We are Mardi Gras East. No designated driver required.
Deletehow many smocking stores do we need in a 2 blocks radius? 🤦♂️
ReplyDeleteone of the issue with these shops beyond their overwhelming proliferation they actually contribute very little to the neighborhood and extract quite a bit these shops are seemingly primarily for day trippers weekenders and transient residents, they sell no real food and most of the revenue comes from tobacco, lotto and beer so no real gain and a loss of our bodegas
ReplyDeleteBoy we had a narrow escape with an established neighborhood bar not moving there!
ReplyDeleteThis is really great! It reminds me of some of the guys I knew in school, as this would be their wildest dream come true! Glad we don’t have another bar, where people just meet and talk. Bright lights and bongs are the way to go!
ReplyDeleteThe ‘logic’ behind CB3’s decision-making process would be a fascinating thing to have insight on.
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