@brutamerica: New York City is advancing Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s signature proposal to establish five city-owned grocery stores, one in each borough. The city is seeking experienced private operators to manage the stores while the government provides the locations and covers rent and property taxes.Once a month, prices for fresh produce, meat, seafood and selected staples such as milk, bread and cheese would be set 30% below typical retail levels. The first store is expected to open in the Bronx in late 2027, with all five planned by the end of Mamdani’s term. Supporters say the program could ease pressure on household budgets, improve access to nutritious food and test whether public competition can help restrain grocery prices. Critics, including small grocers and bodega owners, fear subsidized stores could undercut local businesses, while fiscal watchdogs question whether universal discounts are the most cost-effective way to address food insecurity. Mamdani says the stores will avoid selling hot food, alcohol and cigarettes to limit competition with neighborhood retailers. #NYC #ZohranMamdani #GroceryPrices #FoodAffordability #CityGovernment

stinkbait2022 :

So where does the discount come from? Because somebody is losing money. Is it our farmers or our retailers? Nothing is free.

Unknown :

why are we helping Americans and not sending that money to isreal?

user845782134 :

Imagine making sure people can afford food

Cody :

It’s almost like every single city mayor can do this

Brina Brina :

I’m genuinely so confused why conservatives are angry at him. I saw SO many people saying they were going to vote for trump bc he would bring down the cost of groceries. He didn’t. But Mamdani is. And somehow that’s a problem???

Curtis :

can this king be president

huang :

"its because theyre funding it off your taxes" yeah thats usually how it works. like. taxes are there to support the community, yk

RomyRome :

He is the prime example that if our politicians wanted to they could!!!👏👏👏

R. Eugene Brown :

Conservatives hate when tax dollars are used at home

elegaterian :

Thats evil ! Politicians are supposed to make life harder not easy

Star shepherd :

Run for President please!!!

username :

what Trump promised, Mamdani ACTUALLY delivered

sophisticated gentleman :

MAGA watched this in pure rage 🥀😭

Mizzz Foster :

This needs to be federal. All utilities and gasoline need to have the same model. Essentials should never be for profit.

Mikeybear :

SUCH A GOOD FCKN GUY!!

driderc :

It’s insane people rather their tax dollars go to war than helping someone local buy food…. CRAZY

sophiathesombaddie :

I can see why people hate on him 🙄...he's done a lot for the city so far

chonk :

This guy just came out of nowhere and started kicking arse. We will never accept anything less anymore ❤️

WhiteHaze55 :

Some people are just mad at this because it’s not spreading suffering.

Taiko :

incredible how so many people are against making any effort at all to help people in need.

Jett Rian :

So when Trump campaigns on lowering the cost of groceries he is hailed a hero, when Mamdani actually follows through, he is labeled a communist, got it

Casey.Ma :

Every mayor, governor, and elected leader across this country should take notes from Zohran Mamdani. Leadership should be about listening to the people, finding solutions, and putting communities first. It’s time to follow that example. ✊🏽

Leonardoo :

Conservatives upset it’s not going to Israel

ShaH :