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NYC Grocers Urge Council Speaker to Reject City-Run Store Plan

4/18/2026

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New York City grocers lobby Council Speaker Julie Menin to oppose Mayor Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores.
The proposal would allocate $30 million to open a city-run store at La Marqueta in East Harlem, despite five nearby grocers who urge consultation before proceeding.
The first city-run store is scheduled to open in 2029 with lower staple prices.
Council Speaker Julie Menin has given a noncommittal response as she weighs the plan’s impact.

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New York City grocers lobby Council Speaker Julie Menin to oppose Mayor Mamdani’s plan for city-run grocery stores.
The proposal would allocate $30 million to open a city-run store at La Marqueta in East Harlem, despite five nearby grocers who urge consultation before proceeding.
The first city-run store is scheduled to open in 2029 with lower staple prices.
Council Speaker Julie Menin has given a noncommittal response as she weighs the plan’s impact.