April 14, 2026

Mayor Mamdani announces NYC's first government-run grocery store

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to open the city's first government-run supermarket in East Harlem by late 2027, with a total of five stores across the city by 2030.
The city will subsidize basic grocery items, ensuring lower prices for staples like bread and eggs, while a private operator manages the store under city regulations.
Mamdani has allocated $70 million for the development of these grocery stores, with the East Harlem location costing $30 million.
Critics, including economist Daniel Di Martino, argue the stores will fail financially and harm existing private grocery businesses.