By Upward News | Created at 2026-08-07 11:32:06 | Updated at 2026-08-07 12:12:26
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_WHAT’S HAPPENING_
Socialist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (D) is pushing forward with plans to build city-owned grocery stores offering 30 percent discounts on staple items.
The proposal sparked controversy when a city official suggested implementing an ID system to prevent abuse, drawing accusations of hypocrisy from those who noted the mayor's opposition to voter ID laws. Within a week of the backlash, the Mamdani administration reversed course.
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