Two new cannabis dispensaries have opened in Troy and Albany.

These are the first in the region to be supported by the New York Cannabis Society Equity Investment.

In Troy, 420 Bliss opened on Thursday at 740 Hoosick St. The business is owned by Al Attoh, Renee Lindo and Gregg Little, who entrepreneurs with experience in the retail, real estate, construction and the music business, among others, Gov. Kathy Hochul said in a statement. Their goal is to create a stable, long-lasting business that offers a comfortable experience for their customers. 

In Albany, Capital District Cannabis and Wellness, 997 Central Ave. opened Friday. The dispensary is owned by Capital Region natives James Frese and Pasha Adams, longtime friends who bring to their enterprise diverse backgrounds in the restaurant industry, real estate, volunteering and more, as well as a strong commitment to community service. 

“As the cannabis market expands, my administration is focused on protecting the health and safety of all New Yorkers, helping small businesses thrive, and building the most equitable adult-use cannabis industry in the nation,” Hochul said in a statement. “New York State is continuing to provide safe, legal products for consumers while we work to assist those targeted by the inequitable enforcement of cannabis laws in the past.”

These new dispensaries join ones in Schenectady and Rensselaer.