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Mayor Mamdani reveals new details about city-owned grocery stores
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced details for city-owned grocery stores, including 30% lower prices compared to regular grocery stores to offset a 30% rise in food prices since 2019. The first store is slated to open by 2027, with details on jobs and stock included in the plan.
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