The administration plans to open five locations, one in each borough, by the end of the mayor’s first term.
Another planned location is La Marqueta in East Harlem.
The 9,000-square-foot store will be constructed from the ground up and is expected to open by 2029.
What Will Shoppers Find At The New Stores?
The stores will operate differently from traditional supermarkets.
The City will set affordability standards, product requirements and operating guidelines, while private grocery operators will manage daily operations.