Mayor Zohran Mamdani introduced the primary location of a New York Metropolis-owned grocery retailer to be opened earlier than the tip of his first time period.
La Marqueta, in East Harlem, has been chosen as a web site for one of many mayor’s 5 eventual grocery retailer — the situation is already owned by the Metropolis, NBC New York has realized. Opening a Metropolis-owned grocery retailer was certainly one of Mamdani’s signature marketing campaign pledges.
“That is about making certain that each New Yorker, no matter revenue or ZIP code, has entry to contemporary, wholesome meals at a value they will afford,” Mamdani stated in a press release.
Mamdani introduced the initiative throughout his Sunday night “100 Days” tackle in Queens.
The primary of these 5 shops may open as early as subsequent 12 months. Earlier than La Marqueta is constructed and opened, the Metropolis will choose an current retailer location.
