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City Seeks Private Partners for Affordable Grocery Stores | Real Estate News
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The city is launching its first five municipal grocery stores by 2029, offering free rent and zero property taxes to attract private operators who can slash grocery costs by 30%. Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan aims to boost food access without crowding out local businesses—these stores won’t sell alcohol or tobacco. Interested partners can tour sites next month, with proposals due by October 16, 2026. Meanwhile, the city grapples with other urgent issues: a former chief of staff charged with bribery, public defenders on strike, and rising summonses for street vendors.
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