A look at Mamdani's proposal for city-owned grocery stores

One of Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s big campaign promises is a five-store network of city-run grocery stores.

His rationale? Among many things, New Yorkers can’t afford groceries, he says.

But experts argue there might be more factors at play that Mamdani should consider before making any final plans.

What You Need To Know

One of Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani’s big campaign promises is a five-store network of city-run grocery stores, but experts argue there might be more factors at play that Mamdani should consider before making any final plans

Described to NY1 by campaign aides, the plan includes a pilot program of five grocery stores located on city-owned land and exempt from rent and property taxes. They will obtain products at wholesale prices — and ther