Mamdani's proposed $70 million city-owned grocery stores promise cheaper eggs and milk. Basic economics suggests the savings may come with hidden costs.
Mamdani Grocery Store
Why Zohran Mamdani Must Be Fiscally Responsible To Lead New York City
By Nathan Goldman
What Mamdani’s Grocery Plan Actually Builds
As part of Mamdani’s $124.7 billion budget, starting this year, New York City will build and open five stores, one per borough. The first will open in the Bronx by the end of 2027, and a second is planned for East Harlem’s La Marqueta market by 2029.
The mayor revealed that the five planned municipal stores will sell staples like produce, meat, and cheese at 30 percent below…
The New York City mayor is unveiling plans to start bringing one of his central campaign promises to fruition.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to open a slate of government-owned grocery stores stirred up critics who roasted the…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan to open a slate of government-owned grocery stores stirred up critics who roasted the…
The discount will apply to essential groceries such as produce, meat, seafood, pasta, bread, yogurt, butter, nuts, rice, and…
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his city-owned grocery stores will sell essential food items at 30% lower prices.
