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Mayor Mamdani Selects East Harlem for New York City's First Municipally-Owned Grocery Store

NYC Municipally-Owned Grocery Store Initiative·April 12 – April 13, 2026

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Mayor Mamdani Selects East Harlem for New York City's First Municipally-Owned Grocery Store

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that La Marqueta in East Harlem will host the city's first government-run grocery store Mayor Mamdani announces site. The city will spend $30 million to build the store and aims to reduce food costs for local families Mamdani announces plan. This initiative uses municipal capital funds to create a public alternative to private supermarkets Zohran Mamdani reveals where. Construction is expected to finish between late 2027 and 2029 NYC's first city-owned grocery store.
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Mamdani says New York will have a city-run grocery store in every borough

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Mamdani announces plan to open NYC's first city-run grocery store

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Zohran Mamdani reveals where first city-owned grocery store will open

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces site of first New York City-run grocery store

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NYC's first city-owned grocery store under lefty Mayor Mamdani to open in East Harlem: report

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