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Mayor Announces $30M La Marqueta Grocery, Critics Outraged

5/27/2026

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a city-owned grocery store at La Marqueta costing $30 million.
The $30 million store adds to a $25 million La Marqueta revamp, raising spending to $55 million.
The plan includes a parking lot with electric-vehicle charging stations, drawing further skepticism.
Local business leaders called the $30 million price tag outrageous and criticized officials for transparency.
Vendors such as Urban Garden Center fear losing space and sales as the city store proceeds.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a city-owned grocery store at La Marqueta costing $30 million.
The $30 million store adds to a $25 million La Marqueta revamp, raising spending to $55 million.
The plan includes a parking lot with electric-vehicle charging stations, drawing further skepticism.
Local business leaders called the $30 million price tag outrageous and criticized officials for transparency.
Vendors such as Urban Garden Center fear losing space and sales as the city store proceeds.