Where and when are New York’s five 30% off municipal grocery stores opening?
New York Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced that the discount will apply to all New Yorkers, regardless of income.
New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani announced this week that a core basket of everyday groceries will be 30 percent cheaper at five new municipal grocery stores.
The basket will include fresh produce, meat, and seafood, along with roughly 20 additional categories of pantry staples, dairy, and refrigerated goods. “We are guaranteeing a 30% discount on the most common and most critical groceries for families across the five boroughs — including eggs, milk, chicken, and fresh fruits and vegetables,” Mamdani promised.
According to the New York City government, the discount is projected to save New Yorkers an average of $90 a month, or nearly $1,000 a year.
No fluctuating prices
The Mayor revealed that the discount will apply to all New Yorkers regardless of income, and that prices will be “locked in and predictable rather than fluctuating week to week” like in a regular supermarket.
“Every week, New Yorkers walk into a grocery store hoping the prices haven’t gone up again,” said Mayor Mamdani.
Where will the 30% discount grocery stores be located?
The first municipal grocery store will open by the end of 2027 in Hunts Point in the Bronx, according to the NYC government statement. There will ultimately be one store per borough, including La Marqueta in East Harlem, with all locations expected to open by the end of the Mayor’s term.
“The Mayor has allocated $70 million in the capital budget to deliver on this core commitment to New Yorkers, in partnership with NYCEDC,” read the official announcement.
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