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City Grocery Plan Sparks Legal Battle | New York City News
New York City’s push to open five city-run grocery stores is under fire as a coalition of 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets sues to block the plan, warning it could devastate small businesses. Longtime shop owners fear being priced out, especially with a new store slated near their doors. Led by Ken Roldan of the Multicultural Business Coalition, the lawsuit argues the mayor’s 30% below-market pricing will crush local shops—contradicting claims of supporting working-class communities. Despite meetings, concerns remain unaddressed, and business owners are demanding a direct hearing…
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