Food prices have increased significantly, leading to concerns from existing businesses about potential unfair competition from city-run grocery stores. Carlos Collado, a grocery store owner in the Bronx and Manhattan, has operated his five stores for over thirty years and attributes his challenges to local and state governance. He noted an uptick in shoplifting incidents and mentioned that the city has provided tax benefits to larger corporations that have opened grocery stores, which he believes has negatively impacted his business.
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Concerns Raised Over City-Run Grocery Store Plan in New York
As food prices rise, the proposal for city-run grocery stores in New York has sparked concerns among existing business owners about competition. Carlos Collado, a grocery store owner, cites challenges from increased theft and tax incentives given to larger corporations as factors affecting his business.
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Can Mamdani’s plan for city-run stores deliver cheap food for New Yorkers?
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Concerns Raised Over City-Run Grocery Store Plan in New York