A new marijuana dispensary opened its doors in Mott Haven on Saturday.
ConBud Bronx, located at the corner of Bruckner Boulevard and Third Avenue, welcomed customers for the first time.
The dispensary is owned by Michael Montas, a Castle Hill resident who was previously incarcerated for cannabis when he was just 14 years old. He hopes to expand access to legal cannabis and give those who were once in his shoes a second to have a better life.
“Being that we went through the arrest and the war on drugs and cannabis, other people deserve another opportunity,” Montas said.
A portion of the sales will be donated to various non-profit organizations in the Bronx.
