NYC's push for affordable grocery access

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is implementing a plan to combat food affordability through municipal grocery stores and small business support. The city is launching five city-run grocery stores offering subsidized prices while also distributing grants to strengthen local merchants.

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