Long Island Licensed Dispensaries & Delivery

## The Long Island Picture Long Island's licensed dispensary footprint is growing steadily. As of early 2026, 12+ licensed shops operate across Nassau and Suffolk (outside the Hamptons, which has its own site). Distribution: Riverhead, Farmingdale, Medford, Patchogue, Hicksville-area, Huntington, Calverton. Delivery fills in most of the gaps. The unlicensed-storefront problem is real on Long Island too. The same OCM QR code verification rules apply as in the rest of New York. ## Verification Checklist Four checks. Any one failing means the shop is unlicensed: 1. **OCM QR code** at entrance, links to [cannabis.ny.gov](https://cannabis.ny.gov). 2. **License number** displayed, starting with "OCM-". 3. **State-mandated packaging** on products. 4. **Tax appears on the receipt** (state + local cannabis tax, 13-18% total). ## Shop Distribution by Area **Nassau County:** - Farmingdale has multiple licensed shops (11735 zip). - Garden City, Rockville Centre, Hicksville: scattered licensees. **Suffolk County (West):** - Medford, Farmingville, Deer Park, Coram, Babylon-area: growing footprint. **Suffolk County (East, non-Hamptons):** - Riverhead has several licensed shops (the major eastern hub). - Calverton, East Setauket: scattered. **North Fork:** - Thin licensed retail east of Riverhead. Buy on the way in. ## Delivery Coverage Several licensed delivery services cover Long Island: - Nassau: dense coverage from Nassau-based licensees + some Queens-edge operators. - Western Suffolk: solid coverage. - Eastern Suffolk / North Fork: thinner; plan ahead. - Hamptons: covered by Hamptons-specific services. Typical delivery: $40-75 minimum, $5-10 fee, same-day or next-day. Cash/debit only. ## What to Order General guidance for Long Island adults: - **THC seltzers:** for after-work or weekend evenings. 2.5mg-5mg dose. - **Low-dose edibles:** 5mg gummies are the default. A pack of 10 at $25-35 lasts a week or two for a moderate consumer. - **Tinctures:** 1:1 THC:CBD or CBD-dominant for adults wanting relaxation without intoxication. - **Flower:** if you have a private outdoor space and a tolerance for smoke. Eighth of Long-Island-grown or NY-grown flower: $40-70. - **Vape cartridges:** for discretion and portability. Quality varies; brand reputation matters. ## The Unlicensed Problem Long Island has unlicensed shops too, particularly in higher-density areas. Typical tells: - No OCM QR code visible. - Products in custom packaging without batch numbers, cannabinoid labeling, warnings. - "No tax" pricing. - Discounts that seem too good. - ID check that feels cursory. If any of those, walk out. Purchasing from unlicensed shops is illegal for the operator and technically for consumers; enforcement has ramped on the operator side. ## Compliance, Quickly - **21+ only.** Every licensed shop checks ID. - **Verify OCM QR code.** - **Cash or debit** — credit cards are rare. - **Keep products in original packaging.** - **Do not drive after consuming.** ## Where to Go Next - [Suburban Long Island cannabis guide](/long-island/suburban-cannabis-life/suburban-long-island-cannabis-guide) - [Family-scale cannabis Long Island](/long-island/family-scale-cannabis/family-cannabis-long-island-guide) - [Cannabis education — first time at a dispensary](/long-island/cannabis-education/first-time-at-a-dispensary-what-to-expect-and-how-to-prepare) **This is editorial, not legal advice.**