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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Clarifies That No ID Is Required to Shop at New City-Owned Grocery Stores

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani refuted online claims that shoppers will be required to show identification to access the city's five new municipal grocery stores. While some officials and rioters suggested the plan required ID, the administration announced that the stores will be open to everyone regardless of residency or income. Misinformation began after Jeanny Pak, the interim president and CEO of New York City’s Economic Development Corporation, suggested a "library-card-esque" system to manage supply and prevent resellers from buying in bulk. Spokespeople for Mamdani clarified that this is a voluntary membership card intended for inventory management, not a mandatory identification system. The confusion sparked criticism from supporters of the SAVE Act, who accused the administration of hypocrisy for requiring ID for groceries while Democrats allegedly claim voter ID laws are a form of voter suppression. President Trump said the mayor's plan was ironic, noting that while the city-owned stores do not require ID, the SAVE Act would require documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote.

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