The Jersey City Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved cannabis consumption lounges for Xena dispensary in McGinley Square and The Other Side Dispensary in the Heights, a first for both the city and Hudson County.
Xena dispensary, located at 759a Bergen Ave. in Ward B, was first up for a dispensary license renewal hearing and then a consumption lounge hearing. Xena Founder Haytham Elgawly explained he is a local underground legacy to legal entrepreneur who opened a thriving dispensary.
"We've proven everyone wrong!" he exclaimed, referencing prevailing after a drawn out legal battle with Saint Peter's University over their proximity to new dormitories. Elgawly noted their first anniversary is next wee, April 1st, after being approved by the City Council to open all the way back in September 2022.
Elgawly explained they work with Rising Tide Capital and the McGinley Square Special Improvement District (SID) on charitable events and initiative. He has also opened the Chop Shop restaurant and wants to open a juice bar nearby as well.
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