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Use of this site is restricted to adults 21+. License OCM-CAURD-24-000153.
Our Story
NY Elite Cannabis is the first NYS-licensed adult-use cannabis dispensary in Bayside, Queens, founded by Carson Grant and operated alongside his family. We were one of just 36 entrepreneurs awarded a CAURD license by the New York Office of Cannabis Management.
The NY Elite family at our Bell Boulevard storefront.
A Letter from the Owner
Hi everyone, hope all is well with you. My name is Carson Grant, and I'm the owner of NY Elite Cannabis.
I have been blessed with being selected as 1 of the 36 people chosen to receive a license to open an adult-use recreational cannabis dispensary in November 2022. This opportunity was given to me by the OCM (Office of Cannabis Management). I am truly grateful for this life-changing event.
A little about me: I am an immigrant from Jamaica, W.I. My parents, my sister, and I left Jamaica in 1987 to come to the U.S. for opportunities. We moved in with my grandmother in Hollis, Queens. I have lived in Hollis and Jamaica, Queens since 1987. This is my home, and I love it with all my heart. I went to the local public schools, PS 34, IS 109, and graduated from Martin Van Buren High School. I also attended Queensborough Community College. Queens is my home, and I chose it as my top pick to open a dispensary.
The first thing I want to do is build a dedicated team that loves cannabis and is thrilled to educate others about the various uses and products, CBD, edibles, flower, vape pens, and more. I would love for the majority of my team to be Queens residents, and I'm focused on hiring people who have experienced injustice from past cannabis arrests and convictions. Basically, I want to give back to my community beyond the taxes we pay.
Please pray for me as I prepare myself and my team for this historical journey. There will be trials and tribulations along the way, but we're ready.
Queens Finest,
Carson Grant
Founder, NY Elite Cannabis | License OCM-CAURD-24-000153
Why Choose NY Elite
Family Owned
Carson works the floor. His family helps run operations. We hire neighbors, not strangers, and we treat the team like family because they are.
30+ Years Experience
Three decades in and around the cannabis industry shapes everything we put on the shelf. We know what good product looks, smells, and tastes like.
NYS Licensed
License OCM-CAURD-24-000153, issued under the Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary program for entrepreneurs impacted by past cannabis enforcement.
Community First
Under the MRTA law, 4% of every purchase goes back to the Bayside community. We sponsor local events and prioritize hiring Queens residents.
Curated Menu
Carson personally vets every grower and processor on our menu. Lab results for every product are available by QR code, every batch tested by NYS-authorized labs.
Hospitality
Customer service is the focus of our budtender experience. Excellent service, real product knowledge, and zero pressure. That's the standard.
The Mission
NY Elite Cannabis was awarded its license under the CAURD program, designed for entrepreneurs most impacted by past cannabis laws. We take that responsibility seriously.
That means hiring Queens residents first, with priority consideration for those impacted by past cannabis enforcement. It means partnering with small NY-licensed cultivators rather than chasing whatever's cheapest. It means showing up for community events, supporting fellow CAURD operators across the state, and running the kind of business our neighbors can be proud of.
If we do this right, NY Elite isn't just the first dispensary in Bayside, it's the standard every dispensary in Queens is measured against.
Visit the store
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Phone: (718) 598-8223
Email: nyelitecannabis@gmail.com
In-store payment: Cash & Debit only. ATM on-site.
Come say hi.
No jargon, no pressure. Tell us what you're hoping to feel, we'll help you find it.