Strange Stars LLC told the Town of Babylon Zoning Board of Appeals on Aug. 21, 2025, it seeks a special-exception permit and a parking variance to expand its Farmingdale cannabis dispensary into an adjacent storefront, using roughly half of a 3,294-square-foot expansion for storage and to accommodate additional brands and local cultivators.

Glenn Graham of Graham Associates, representing Strange Stars, said the dispensary — which he said was the first cannabis facility to open on Long Island and has been operating about two-and-a-half years — currently employs 40 people and plans to add up to 15 more. He told the board that about 23 people may be on site at any one time, including security, and said no on-site consumption is allowed.

The board reviewed planning and environmental memos, a Suffolk County planning determination dated Aug. 11, 2025, and a fire-marshal memo dated Aug. 21, 2025, and heard that the applicant had already removed unauthorized banners and an untitled hot tub after staff flagged them. Planning recommended conditions including no on-site consumption, no future special events without a special permit, and compliance with previously imposed conditions. Graham told the board Strange Stars will not hold events without a permit; he cited a past event involving Carmelo Anthony that led to complaints and a $1,000 fine.

Board member Korkidis confirmed hours and operation details with Graham (Monday–Saturday 9 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.–8 p.m.) and asked that the applicant ensure required fire-extinguisher inspections and any outstanding fire-marshal items are documented. Graham said he would follow up with the fire marshal and requested that the fire-marshal office send a memo to zoning confirming inspection status.

The board reserved decision, closed the public hearing, and left the record open for the applicant to address the fire-marshal report and any updated documentation. No vote was taken at the hearing.