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New York City is moving to open five government-run grocery stores by 2029 to address food affordability. The plan, inspired by Atlanta’s Azalea Fresh Market, uses subsidies to lower core-food prices and seeks experienced grocers to operate the stores. The initiative follows a broader debate over food deserts and market-based solutions.
Two men have been arrested in New York on charges of conspiracy and trespassing after emerging from a manhole near a hotel where Israeli PM Netanyahu was staying for the UN General Assembly. Police say the pair attempted to flee and are part of a string of similar incidents this year; authorities warn entry to sewers is illegal and dangerous.
The Plaza Hotel will shut its façade for a restoration beginning in January, with work expected to last four years. The project, announced by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, will affect residents and visitors while preserving historic details of the landmark building.
Vornado, Ken Griffin and Rudin have formalized a joint venture to build 350 Park Avenue, a 66-story, 1.4-million-square-foot tower anchored by Citadel, with a $3.3 billion construction loan. Completion is targeted for 2032, following rezoning that enabled the project’s scale.