Some dispensaries sell cannabis. Nuna Harvest grew from it.
Located at 696 Locust Street in the Fleetwood neighborhood of Mount Vernon, New York, Nuna Harvest is one of the most distinctive legal cannabis destinations in the greater New York metro area. It’s a 6,000-square-foot experience wrapped in deep purple and green, built by a Bronx native whose family has been in the cannabis business for three generations. In 2025, Leafly named it one of the Top 100 dispensaries in the entire United States. The only New York dispensary on that list.
That’s not a coincidence. That’s what happens when the person behind the counter has been thinking about cannabis quality his entire life.
Three Generations, One Bronx Native
How Howard Rondinone built Westchester’s most recognized cannabis dispensary
Howard “Howie” Rondinone grew up in the Bronx. His father was part of the legacy market. So was his father before him. From the 1960s through 2010, his family operated in the underground economy of cannabis with the discipline and deep product knowledge that only comes from surviving decades in that world.
Howie also grew up in graffiti culture. Tagging trains. Riding the subway. Existing in New York’s creative underground. He sees cannabis and graffiti the same way: two cultural forces that built communities and shaped identities long before anyone in power recognized their value.
“Cannabis and graffiti both live in that same space. They’re cultural forces that existed long before they were accepted," said Howard “Howie” Rondinone.
When New York legalization arrived, Rondinone didn’t see a new industry. He saw the moment everything he’d inherited and lived finally had a legitimate stage.
The name reflects that philosophy. “Nuna” means “land” in Inuit and Native languages. Returning cannabis to its rightful place. Something natural, rooted, belonging to the local people. Not a corporate brand, not a chain. A harvest.
Interior shot of Nuna Harvest Dispensary - The Bluntness Photo courtesy of Nuna Harvest Dispensary - Mount Vernon, NY
A 6,000-Square-Foot Destination, Not Just a Dispensary
Why Nuna Harvest is Mount Vernon’s cannabis cultural hub
Walk into Nuna Harvest and you don’t feel like you’re in a pharmacy or a big-box retail shop. The space is deliberately designed as a cultural destination. Graffiti walls. Art. Music. Energy that has a point of view.
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard cut the ribbon at the grand opening in March 2025, and her words captured exactly why Nuna Harvest matters beyond the product it sells.
“Nuna Harvest marks an exciting step in providing safe, regulated options for residents and visitors who choose to purchase cannabis products,” shared Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard.
Nuna Harvest's adjacent event space - The BluntnessPhoto courtesy of Nuna Harvest, Mount Vernon, NY
The store’s event space has a separate entrance, which means you don’t have to buy anything to attend a workshop, a yoga class, a comedy show, craft night, or a vendor pop-up. Nuna Harvest hosts all of these. The goal is bigger than retail. It always has been.
Plans are also underway for a rotating cannabis museum exhibit inside the space, designed to educate Mount Vernon residents and visitors about the plant’s history, culture, and practical uses. This is a dispensary that’s also building a classroom.
Nuna Harvest's adjacent event space - The Bluntness Photo courtesy of Nuna Harvest, Mount Vernon, NY
The Quality Standard That Earned Leafly’s Top Spot in New York
Every product earns its place on the shelf. No exceptions.
Here’s something that tells you everything about how Howie Rondinone runs this place: every pre-roll that comes through the door gets opened and tested. If it doesn’t pass, it doesn’t go on the shelf. Simple.
“If it earns its place, it stays here," added Rondinone
The menu at Nuna Harvest is curated, not assembled. Brands like Jetpacks, Untitled, Boutiq, Presidential, Doobie Labs, Olio, Rythm, Stiiizy, Runtz, Wyld, Camino, Dada Exotics, and Kiva appear because they performed, not because of a sales rep relationship. California brands pushing New York quality forward are welcome, but only when the quality actually pushes. Locally owned operators get priority, because Rondinone understands that strengthening the local ecosystem strengthens the entire industry.
“We don’t choose brands based on hype. We choose based on performance,” Rondinone said.
The team on the floor reflects the same standard. General Manager Sherri McGee has built a staff known throughout the community for genuine knowledge and warmth. Customers who’ve never been in a dispensary before feel comfortable asking questions. The reviews reflect it. One older customer wrote about budtender Khalida’s ability to manage a full floor of customers with patience and care that made everyone feel seen. That’s the culture Nuna Harvest is deliberately building.
Interior view of legal cannabis products from Jetpacks, Fernway, Stiiizy at Nuna Harvest Dispensary, Mount Vernon, NY - The Bluntness Photo Courtesy of Nuna Harvest Dispensary, Mount Vernon, NY
Social Equity Isn’t the Marketing. It’s the Business Model.
A CAURD-licensed, minority and veteran-owned dispensary built for the community it serves
Nuna Harvest is a CAURD-licensed, minority, veteran-owned business. Those aren’t checkboxes on an application. They’re the reason the business exists in the form it does.
Rondinone made a deliberate choice to open in Mount Vernon rather than chasing a more commercially obvious location. That decision is inseparable from his values. Every hire comes from the local community. Every dollar generated in sales tax goes back into the city’s public services. Career paths within the store are designed to move people up. The dispensary partners with local wellness and senior centers to bring cannabis education directly to residents who might not otherwise seek it out.
The legal cannabis industry has a documented history of leaving behind the communities most harmed by prohibition. Black and brown neighborhoods absorbed the overwhelming share of cannabis enforcement for decades, and now often watch licensed dispensaries open without any ownership, hiring, or investment connection to those same neighborhoods. Rondinone built Nuna Harvest specifically as a rebuttal to that pattern.
“By opening in Mount Vernon, it aims to contribute to the city’s revitalization by creating a hub for education, job creation, and community collaboration," according to GM Sherri McGee.
That’s not a press release. It’s what the store actually does.
Getting There Is Easy. So Is Ordering From Home.
Fleetwood Metro-North station, free delivery across Westchester and beyond
Nuna Harvest sits steps from the Fleetwood station on the Metro-North Harlem Line, making it one of the most transit-accessible dispensaries in the New York metro area. From Grand Central Terminal, it’s a direct ride north with no transfers. Westchester commuters can stop in on the way home. Bronx customers have a quick, straight shot up the line.
No car required. But if you're driving, you can park at the free on-site lot at 677 N. MacQuesten Pkwy. Then walk less than two minutes.
Prefer delivery? Nuna Harvest delivers free across Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Eastchester, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, Pelham, Tuckahoe, Larchmont, Bronxville, and the Bronx. Orders can be placed 24 hours in advance and delivery runs until 11 PM.
Store hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday through Sunday, 9 AM to 10 PM.
- First-time customer? Use code FIRST25 on Weedmaps for 25% off your first order.
- Returning customer? Get $10 off every order over $100 with code SAVE10.
- Shop online at nunaharvest.com or call (914) 600-8124.
Plan Your Visit
Address: 696 Locust Street, Fleetwood, Mount Vernon, NY 10552
Phone: (914) 600-8124
Hours: Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM | Sat–Sun 9 AM–10 PM | Delivery until 11 PM
Transit: Fleetwood station, Metro-North Harlem Line (direct from Grand Central Terminal)
Parking: Free on-site lot at 677 N. MacQuesten Pkwy
Online: nunaharvest.com and on Instagram at: @NunaHarvest
OCM License: OCM-CAURD-24-000140
Three generations of knowledge. One address in Mount Vernon. The only New York dispensary on Leafly’s 2025 Top 100 list is right there, steps from the Fleetwood Metro-North station. Take the train, walk two minutes, and see what a dispensary built on legacy actually looks like.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nuna Harvest dispensary located?
Nuna Harvest is located at 696 Locust Street in the Fleetwood neighborhood of Mount Vernon, New York. It is steps from the Fleetwood station on the Metro-North Harlem Line, making it easily accessible from Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan and from communities throughout Westchester County.
What train serves Nuna Harvest?
The Fleetwood station on the Metro-North Harlem Line is steps from Nuna Harvest at 696 Locust Street. From Grand Central Terminal, it is a direct ride north with no transfers. The Harlem Line also serves customers traveling from the Bronx and other stops along the corridor.
What are Nuna Harvest’s hours?
Nuna Harvest is open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 10 PM, and Saturday through Sunday from 9 AM to 10 PM. Delivery is available until 11 PM, and orders can be placed 24 hours in advance.
Does Nuna Harvest deliver cannabis?
Yes. Nuna Harvest offers free delivery across Westchester County and the Bronx, including Mount Vernon, Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains, Eastchester, Mamaroneck, Scarsdale, Pelham, Tuckahoe, Larchmont, and Bronxville. Delivery orders can be placed online at nunaharvest.com.
Who owns Nuna Harvest dispensary?
Nuna Harvest is owned by Howard “Howie” Rondinone, a Bronx native and third-generation cannabis entrepreneur. He founded the dispensary as a CAURD-licensed, social equity operation rooted in legacy cannabis culture and community reinvestment in Mount Vernon.
What does Nuna mean?
“Nuna” means “land” in Inuit and Native languages. The name was chosen to represent cannabis returning to its natural, community-rooted origins: something belonging to the local people rather than to corporate interests.
What makes Nuna Harvest different from other Westchester dispensaries?
Nuna Harvest is the only dispensary in New York State named to Leafly’s 2025 Top 100 U.S. Dispensaries list. The store is designed as a full cultural experience, with graffiti art, music, community events, and a planned rotating cannabis museum exhibit. Every pre-roll is opened and tested before it goes on the shelf. The dispensary is also among the most accessible in the region, located steps from the Fleetwood Metro-North station.
Is Nuna Harvest a social equity dispensary?
Yes. Nuna Harvest holds a CAURD license (OCM-CAURD-24-000140) and is a minority, veteran-owned business. The dispensary was built specifically to create economic opportunity for Mount Vernon residents and to honor the legacy operators who helped shape cannabis culture long before legalization.
What cannabis brands does Nuna Harvest carry?
Nuna Harvest carries brands including Jetpacks, Untitled, Boutiq, Presidential, Doobie Labs, Olio, Rythm, Stiiizy, Runtz, Wyld, Camino, Dada Exotics, and Kiva, alongside locally owned New York operators. All brands are selected based on performance and quality, not hype or sales relationships.
Does Nuna Harvest deliver to Yonkers and the Bronx?
Yes. Nuna Harvest offers free delivery to Yonkers, the Bronx, and communities throughout Westchester County. Visit nunaharvest.com to place a delivery order.
Do I need a medical card to shop at Nuna Harvest?
No. Nuna Harvest is an adult-use cannabis dispensary. Any customer 21 or older with a valid government-issued ID can purchase without a medical card.
Nuna Harvest is a CAURD-licensed adult-use cannabis retailer (OCM-CAURD-24-000140). Must be 21+ with valid ID to purchase. Please consume responsibly and in accordance with New York State law.
