"New York State is home to an estimated 563,400 veterans as of August 2025. This represents roughly 3.6% of the state's adult population and places New York 51st among U.S. states and territories in terms of veteran population per capita. While that ranking may seem low, the needs of veterans in New York remain significant, particularly when it comes to access to wellness options such as cannabis."
"Cannabis has increasingly become a resource for veterans seeking relief from challenges that often stem from military service. Conditions like chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can all be addressed-at least in part-through careful, responsible cannabis use. For many veterans, it is not about recreational consumption but about regaining balance, rest, and relief in their day-to-day lives."
New York State is home to an estimated 563,400 veterans as of August 2025, roughly 3.6% of the state's adult population, placing the state 51st per capita. Cannabis increasingly serves as a resource for veterans addressing chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and PTSD through careful, responsible use focused on balance and relief rather than recreation. Licensed dispensaries across Staten Island and the state sometimes offer veterans discounts as a gesture of recognition. Discounts commonly range from 5–10% off with presentation of valid veterans ID. Discounts are voluntary store policies, so availability varies and veterans are encouraged to call ahead.
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