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Grocery Plan Faces Legal Challenge | Real Estate News
Mayor Mamdani’s ambitious plan to open five subsidized grocery stores—offering up to 30% discounts, free rent, and no property taxes—is under legal fire. A coalition of small, minority-owned businesses argues the city ignored how these advantages will crush local competitors, violating civil rights by favoring newcomers over established shops. The lawsuit targets sites like La Marqueta in East Harlem, already home to thriving Hispanic and Korean grocers, warning the move could deepen economic exclusion. As the city presses ahead with selecting private operators, the mayor faces mounting legal…
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