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Small Business Coalition Calls for Dialogue with NYC Mayor Over Municipal Supermarket Plan

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Small Business Coalition Calls for Dialogue with NYC Mayor Over Municipal Supermarket Plan
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The Multicultural Business Coalition filed a lawsuit against New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani this week, challenging his proposal to open five municipal supermarkets. The coalition argues the initiative is arbitrary and constitutes an abuse of power, claiming the mayor failed to consider the impact on existing small businesses. The dispute highlights tensions between municipal economic development strategies and local business community concerns.

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