NugHub did not begin as a storefront. In January 2024, Time Out New York reported that NugHub NY had started what it called Staten Island's first legal weed delivery service, operating as a delivery-only business while it waited for approval on a physical location. Nine months later, on October 7, 2024, according to Office of Cannabis Management records, the shop opened its doors at 1350 Forest Avenue on the North Shore. Delivery remains central to its business, and its website now calls it "Staten Island's highest rated and longest running cannabis dispensary."
Delivery first, storefront second
Time Out identified the founder as Michael "Mo" Gertelman and reported that he filed his Conditional Adult-Use Retail Dispensary (CAURD) application only two weeks before the deadline. NugHub's site describes the business as founded by "two life long friends" who grew up in Westerleigh, one of the North Shore neighborhoods the store serves. The license, OCM-CAURD-24-000183, is held by NugHub NY LLC. In early 2024, Gertelman said that "Staten Island deserves access to safe, premium cannabis," and the company has continued to present itself as an island business first.
For context, it was not the borough's first storefront. The Flowery, on Veterans Road West near the West Shore, opened in January 2024. NugHub's distinction is that it started delivering early and then became one of the first licensed shops on the North Shore.
The delivery-first path was possible because of an early state rule. When storefront openings for conditional licensees stalled in 2023, New York allowed CAURD license holders to start with delivery-only operations while they finished buildouts. NugHub used that window to build a customer base and a delivery operation, which helps explain why delivery is still so central to its model.
OCM's records also show how crowded the island's market has become since then. After The Flowery (January 2024), a shop on Arthur Kill Road opened in April 2024, then ZenZest and Highstone in September 2024, NugHub in October 2024, and a steady stream through 2025 and 2026, including Clouditude on Hylan Boulevard, OZ Dispensary on Jewett Avenue, Gaslight, and Quality Control on Victory Boulevard. Staten Island, often described as underserved, now has well over a dozen licensed storefronts.
A Forest Avenue anchor
Forest Avenue is the North Shore's main commercial road, running east to west past West Brighton, Port Richmond, Westerleigh, and Graniteville. NugHub's 1350 address, in the 10302 ZIP code, sits along the busy middle stretch of that corridor. The site says there is parking out front, a real advantage on an island where most errands happen by car. The S48 bus runs along Forest Avenue for shoppers without a car.
The corridor has filled in with legal competition: OCM data now lists Gaslight Dispensary at 465 Forest Ave. (opened October 2025), a licensed retailer at 755 Forest Ave., and ZenZest farther west at 2343 Forest Ave. (September 2024). Highstone on Clove Road is another nearby option. NugHub's head start and delivery network are what set it apart from those shops.
For South Shore residents, The Flowery on Veterans Road West, near the West Shore Expressway and Bricktown shopping area, may be closer than Forest Avenue. NugHub's answer is free delivery to every ZIP code on the island, which removes most of the reason to drive. On the North Shore itself, its early opening time and on-site parking give it an advantage over smaller storefronts on side streets.
Early hours, late weekends
According to NugHub's site, hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday. The 8 a.m. weekday opening makes it practical to stop on the way to work. Phone: (718) 530-0273.
Payment is cash and debit only; credit cards are not accepted because of federal banking restrictions. There is an ATM on site.
Delivery beyond the island
NugHub offers free same-day delivery to every Staten Island neighborhood. It also delivers off the island for a $4.20 fee, with higher minimums the farther the drive: $125–$150 for Brooklyn, $225 for Queens, and $500 for Manhattan, according to the site, which also lists the Bronx and western Nassau County. For most Staten Islanders, the practical point is simple: there is no fee if you live on the island. If you are new to edibles or drinks, read our guide to how long a cannabis high lasts with edibles vs. smoking before ordering.
A few practical points for first-time delivery customers: orders are placed online, and drivers verify a valid government photo ID showing you are 21 or older. Delivery cannot be left at the door. If no one 21 or older is home with ID, expect the order to be taken back.
On the shelves
NugHub says it sources only from licensed New York cultivators and vets partner farms for pesticide-free growing. Brands named on its site include Bouquet, Spacebuds, Pot Head, Monarchy, MFUSED, Select, Jaunty, and Revert, across flower, pre-rolls, vapes, concentrates, and edibles. Specials rotate by category, and you can compare them with other Staten Island shops on High Today's deals page. The company has also leaned into fun branding, including a retro video-game tie-in called "NugHub Oldschool Edition." Specials are posted by category, which makes it easy to watch for discounts in one product type, such as pre-roll multipacks or vape cartridges, without scrolling the whole menu. Check the specials page before ordering delivery, because promotions can change the math on whether you clear an off-island minimum.
What reviewers like
The site cites close to 1,000 Google reviews with an "Excellent" rating. Reviewers often mention specific staff members by name, describe knowledgeable service, and praise friendly, accommodating delivery drivers and fair prices. The site emphasizes that its budtenders are "real Staten Islanders." NugHub's Leafly profile is unclaimed and has no reviews, so Google is the better guide here. One caveat about the review totals: a large review count reflects how long the store and its delivery business have operated, not necessarily how it compares with newer stores on the same street. Read the most recent reviews to get a sense of current service.
Who it is for
NugHub is best for North Shore residents, Staten Islanders who want free delivery, and anyone who wants an early-morning pickup. Shoppers on the South Shore may find closer options, and our dispensary directory lists them. Before you order, it is worth reviewing how much cannabis you can legally buy and carry in New York, and newer consumers may want to read Too High? How to Come Down Safely.