NYC unveils five city-run groceries with alcohol and tobacco bans
New York City plans to open five city-owned grocery stores that will ban beer, alcohol and cigarettes, while prioritizing nutritious options. The NYC Economic Development Corporation will brand all stores under a unified brand, subsidize operations to keep staples about 30% cheaper, and invite bids from a major grocer to run all five locations under city oversight, with tax and rent exemptions for the operator.