NYC Eyes 30% Off Groceries in City-Run Stores Across Boroughs
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposes city-run grocery stores in every borough offering a 30% discount on staples like produce, meat, seafood, bread, milk and eggs, aiming to save the average shopper about $1,000 annually. Discounts would reset monthly; two locations are planned in the Bronx and East Harlem, with the city covering rent, maintenance and property taxes while a private operator handles stocking and management. The move responds to rising food costs and inflation since the pandemic.