And Gotham is up in Hudson!
Gotham opened our doors this week at 260 Warren Street and couldn’t be happier!
An excellent article about us was published in the Daily Gazette. We couldn’t have written it better ourselves. You can read the article here or the cut-and-paste below. Pictures are Gothams.
HUDSON — Gotham, a New York City-based cannabis dispensary, had soft opening at 260 Warren St. Wednesday ahead of its official grand opening on Sept. 15.
Gotham first opened as a pop-up in Hudson in October 2023 through the state Office of Cannabis Management’s Cannabis Growers Showcase program, which allowed cannabis farmers and processors to showcase their products to consumers.
Through the program, the consumers were then able to purchase the products from a licensed retailer, according to the Office of Cannabis Management.
The dispensary’s Hudson location at 60 S. Front St. was forced to close Dec. 31, 2023 after the program came to an end.
“We are so excited to be here,” said Bianca Antonacci, a supervisor at Gotham. “Gotham is where cannabis meets culture. This place is more than just a dispensary. We offer stylish grinders and other accessories, along with a range of beauty products with CBD.”
Antonacci said, with Gotham’s new location, the dispensary aims to offer a different shopping experience, featuring high-quality products and a wide variety of cannabis strains.
The goal, she added, is to break the stigma surrounding cannabis use.
“We’re definitely a New York brand, and while we know we’re upstate, we’re bringing the city here while still maintaining that upstate vibe,” Antonacci said. “A big part of our brand is also about destigmatizing cannabis. It’s no longer something to be ashamed of. It’s legal and has become a natural part of people’s lifestyles. To me, it’s no different than having a beer.”
Despite the shop only being open for a short time, it already has a returning customer.
“I was literally their first customer and waited until I could get through the door,” Dan Kaufman said. “I came back quickly because I was eager to be the store’s first customer.”
Kaufman had owned a cannabis store in New York City before moving to Hudson.
“They have an excellent selection of products,” he said.
Antonacci said that Gotham highlights women in the cannabis industry, being a women-owned and operated business that regularly introduces new brands and concepts to keep customers engaged.
“We are women-owned and founded, and we’re proud to carry female-owned cannabis brands like Miss Grass,” Antonacci said. “It’s important for us to share that message because we’re part of the community, and that’s what people truly connect with. Gotham’s founder, Joanne Wilson, has been incredible. She has not only built this business but has also supported other startup companies as an angel.”
Kaufman had a similar sentiment on Gotham’s women-owned roots.
“I think it’s great here, and even though I am a guy, I’m a big fan of the whole women’s thing here,” Kaufman said. “Women tend to speak up more about the health and wellness aspects of cannabis, which focuses a holistic approach rather than let’s just getting really stoned.”
Emma Stigi, a budtender at Gotham, said the dispensary is a welcoming and secure environment where people can explore new options.
“Some of our products are unique due to the way they are grown,” Stigi said. “This is a safe space and we offer a variety of options, including drinks and pills, to accommodate different preferences.”
Gotham is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. every day and offers a large variety of THC and CBD products ranging from traditional cannabis to THC-infused sparkling water. It also has a large variety of lifestyle products including clothing, décor and tote bags.