New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a plan for five city-owned grocery stores that would offer a basket of essential foods at prices about 30% below typical retail costs. The stores would sell everyday items including fresh produce, meat, seafood, dairy and bread, with prices locked in monthly to avoid sudden changes at checkout. Mamdani says the plan could save New Yorkers more than $1,000 a year, while critics have raised concerns about how the stores could affect local grocers and bodegas. #mamdani #nyc #news #groceries #usa