NYC’s First Weed Shop Brings Back ‘Weed & Read,’ Curated Cannabis Meets Visually Stunning Books
Housing Works Cannabis Co. (HWCC), New York City’s first legal dispensary, has officially relaunched its popular ‘Weed & Read’ program, returning after a brief summer hiatus.
The initiative offers participants a thoughtfully curated cannabis experience paired with a selection of books, creating an inviting space for readers to unwind and elevate their literary journey.
In dialogue with amNY, Sasha Nutgent, HWCC’s director of retail cannabis, explained how the concept was born: “We realized quickly that the cannabis industry revolves around community and one way that we wanted to engage the community a little better was trying to figure out what people’s interests are.
“Something that one of our staff members brought to our attention was like, oh, …