Pilot five city-owned grocery stores

Open five city?run groceries on city land. Exempt rent and property tax. Use wholesale procurement to cut prices.

Status

Not started

Category

Affordability

Announced

8/29/2025

Last checked

10/28/2025

Tags

foodgroceryaffordability

Sources

• https://ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/politics/2025/08/29/a-look-at-mamdani-s-proposal-for-city-owned-grocery-stores
• https://www.costar.com/article/634993772/new-york-mayoral-frontrunners-plan-for-city-owned-grocery-stores-adds-fuel-to-national-debate