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Planet Nugg becomes third marijuana dispensary to open in East Farmingdale

Denise M. Bonilla, newsday.com
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Recreational marijuana was legalized for adults 21 and older in the state in 2021.

Under the law, local municipalities where dispensaries are located collect a percentage of the tax revenue. The Town of Babylon has so far collected more than $1.8 million from cannabis sales in East Farmingdale, with the latest check received two weeks ago. The money is being used for the construction and operation of a chemical dependency treatment center in North Amityville.

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