Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s “public option for produce” launches five city-run stores—one per borough—using public land for wholesale buys, no property taxes, slashing grocery bills 20-30%. Aimed at food deserts and inflation-weary wallets, it’s paired with his rent freeze and free buses for total affordability armor. Transition team vets confirm feasibility, drawing from global models and NYC’s hunger-fighting past.
Haters scream “Soviet,” but Zohran claps back: it’s smart government competing, not controlling—proven by his taxi relief triumphs. Fans pack rallies, hungry for this fresh fight.
Supermarket Superstar Status
NPR explains his democratic socialism as practical populism, with groceries as the hunger-striking sequel. Zohran’s feeding the revolution, borough by borough.
