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Coastal Green: A New Standard for Cannabis Retail in Albany

With New York’s legalization of adult-use cannabis, the founders of Coastal Green saw an opportunity to build something meaningful, an equitable, responsible, and community-rooted dispensary. As a CAURD-licensed, justice-involved ownership group, their mission is to expand access, education, and opportunity while helping shape a transparent and consumer-focused industry. 

The team behind Coastal Green, LLC brings together more than a decade of small business experience and deep legal and compliance expertise within New York’s cannabis sector. United by friendship and a shared love for the plant, they wanted to create a space that reflects their values: quality, integrity, and genuine connection with customers. 

To bring their license to life, Coastal Green partnered with Cannabicity, a Schenectady-based leader known for operational excellence and a collaborative approach to launching a compliant, high-performing dispensary. “Cannabicity’s transparency, strategy, and strong systems made them the perfect partner,” the founders noted. 

Coastal Green’s approach is simple: lead with compliance and care. Every product is safe, legal, and sourced from New York cultivators. Every customer interaction begins with listening. The goal: to create an experience that’s welcoming, educational, and empowering, whether for first-time visitors or seasoned consumers. 

Located in Albany, the dispensary aims to create quality local jobs, reinvest in neighborhood initiatives, and collaborate with nearby small businesses to keep economic benefits close to home. “Albany was the right place to plant roots,” the team shared. “We’re excited to be good neighbors and provide the same exceptional experience Cannabicity has become known for in Schenectady.” 

At Coastal Green, customers can expect high-quality products, personalized guidance, and a team that remembers who you are and what you love, all in an environment dedicated to safety, community, and “A Higher State of Being.” 

The Capital Region Chamber was proud to be a part of this ribbon cutting, joining in the celebration of a business rooted in community impact, equity, and local investment. 

All 2026 ribbon cuttings of the Capital Region Chamber and its affiliates are sponsored by Community Bank, N.A.