Oct 31, 2024
IRONDEQUOIT, N.Y. (WROC) — A local clothing store in Irondequoit was shut down temporarily this weekend by the Office of Cannabis Management. Higher Intentions, a graphic design and clothing store in Irondequoit, had a sign posted on their door by the Office of Cannabis Management. The sign said that all illegal cannabis products were seized and the business was ordered to close temporarily. The sign posted by the Office of Cannabis Management on the doors of Higher Intentions (News 8 WROC/Eric Schedlbauer) The business took to social media to explain the situation — the owners held a market last weekend that had vendors selling art, tattoos, and clothes. One of the vendors at the market was offering cannabis. They said police and OCM shut the event down and closed the business. The owners clarified in the statement that the business itself does not sell cannabis products and is encouraging customers to wear their merchandise in support. Canandaigua dispensary owner ordered to pay $9.5M for illegal cannabis sales News 8 has reached out to the Office of Cannabis Management for comment on this closure and will update this story as more details are revealed. Full Statement from Higher Intentions We at Higher Intentions would like to address the happenings of this past Sunday. While hosting our market, we were visited by multiple police departments and the OCM. Our day was brought to an abrupt end and our doors closed. We had many vendors and a great atmosphere for a fun day. Our vendor list included art, tattoos, custom clothing, watching football, playing games,snacks and a coffee bar, as well as cannabis. We would like to stress our vendors are all home and recovering from the ordeal that has shaken us all. The OCM has temporarily closed our doors due to cannabis on site. We at Higher Intentions, do not sell cannabis or cannabis related products. We are a clothing customization and graphic design business. We are supporters of the legal & legacy communities in our great state and have a deep love and respect for those in that line of work. Our goal has been to have a fun and safe environment for our patrons and vendors as well as family and friends. We love and appreciate our community and we will open our doors ASAP with bigger and better plans! Thank you for your love and support! Stay tuned, we plan to update you all. With love, Your family at Higher Intentions.
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