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City’s Grocery Plan Sparks Legal Battle | New York City News
City plans to open five new grocery stores offering 30% lower prices to combat inflation, sparking lawsuits from minority and immigrant business owners who fear losing customers and risking closure. The city argues the new stores won’t compete by avoiding high-margin items like cigarettes and prepared foods, and cites existing markets as proof local shops can survive. Plaintiffs claim the city ignored impacts on small businesses and made arbitrary site selections, demanding a court halt. Meanwhile, the city vows to support small businesses through regulatory relief — but legal tensions are…
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