Mamdani's NYC grocery plan sparks ID-card controversy
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan for city-run grocery stores with 30% discounts is drawing fire over a proposed “customer card” to curb bulk buying; officials insist the voluntary loyalty-style card is not an ID for residency or income, but critics say the scheme resembles voter-ID measures and accuse opponents of hypocrisy, arguing the policy could divert savings away from intended New Yorkers.