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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Gotham — NYC's 'first cannabis concept store' — debuts today on Third Street

Gotham, the latest legal cannabis shop in the neighborhood, opens this morning at 3 E. Third St., just east of the Bowery. 

Gotham founder Joanne Wilson called the shop's concept "the next wave of cannabis retail." 

"Gotham is a reflection of New York's rich history and influence. We're proud to be one of the pioneers reimagining what the legalized cannabis market can become in the state," she said in a press announcement about the opening. 

And the two-level space features more than cannabis, focusing on art and music. 

Per the opening announcement: 
Gotham will feature a curated selection of retail, exhibits, and happenings that reflect New York's cultural zeitgeist. The 2,800-square-foot open-concept venue features an exhibition space that will display seasonally rotating shows featuring New York artists. For its inaugural show, Gotham will partner with Bright Moments to present an NFT gallery. The store will also feature a permanent installation by NYC-based multimedia artist Molly Lowe.

Gotham is open for in-person shopping and pick-up daily from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with delivery coming soon.

Back in January, this location reportedly drew opposition from management at Project Renewal, which operates a men's shelter and an in-patient substance abuse treatment on the block.

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Gotham partnered with STRIVE on this shop. 

From the release:
Gotham is committed to creating systemic change through the power of jobs, education and opportunity for those that were formerly incarcerated for cannabis. STRIVE is a nonprofit which provides a pathway to life-changing careers for those who face societal barriers to economic empowerment and upward mobility — including those impacted by the justice system. As a beneficiary, the nonprofit will receive a portion of the proceeds to fund its programs.