New York Mayor Mamdani

[JamesWales]

This will be one of the most interesting things to follow in 2026.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8edj7y5z9o

[JamesWales]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

Am surprised by the lack of commentary on this guy.

Interesting:

https://www.grocerydive.com/news/new-york-city-owned-grocery-store-manhattan-mamdani/817381/

[Wales-Bales]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

I think he will be good for New York, it's just what the people need.

[Wash DC Blue]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

Am surprised by the lack of commentary on this guy.

Interesting:
https://www.grocerydive.com/news/new...amdani/817381/

Seems like a great idea to me.
I’d like to see them do it here.
They already do it with The Liquor Stores.
The Groceries here are astronomically expensive compared to the UK.
Even Aldi/Lidl.

[JamesWales]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

Seems like a great idea to me.
I’d like to see them do it here.
They already do it with The Liquor Stores.
The Groceries here are astronomically expensive compared to the UK.
Even Aldi/Lidl.

This is why I think he's interesting, as I think he will do some things differently, so it will be one to watch and see what happens.

Whatever the pros and cons I can't see one shop making much difference, but would be interesting if a larger number emerged

[goats]

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Seems like a great idea to me.
I’d like to see them do it here.
They already do it with The Liquor Stores.
The Groceries here are astronomically expensive compared to the UK.
Even Aldi/Lidl.

Yeah I always notice that, most recently in Florida a few times I can’t believe how much vegetables like peppers, salad and tomatoes cost. Even orange juice….Surely they are grown in the USA, unlike here where we import most stuff.

[Wash DC Blue]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

Yeah I always notice that, most recently in Florida a few times I can’t believe how much vegetables like peppers, salad and tomatoes cost. Even orange juice….Surely they are grown in the USA, unlike here where we import most stuff.

Mate, it’s outrageous.
I’d guess 4/5 times the price of the UK.

My favourite place to shop is the big International store which caters to mainly Indian/Chinese/Korean folk.
The produce is great and everything was substantially cheaper until tariffs kicked in.
Still is cheaper than every other store mind but it has been affected.

This spice selection is sublime and the aromas are wonderful.

I can also get Digestive Biscuits and Dairy Milk Chocolate there.

[Dorcus]

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Mate, it’s outrageous.
I’d guess 4/5 times the price of the UK.

My favourite place to shop is the big International store which caters to mainly Indian/Chinese/Korean folk.
The produce is great and everything was substantially cheaper until tariffs kicked in.
Still is cheaper than every other store mind but it has been affected.

This spice selection is sublime and the aromas are wonderful.

I can also get Digestive Biscuits and Dairy Milk Chocolate there.

I bet you miss your lavabread and welsh cakes though

[stevo]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

Mate, it’s outrageous.
I’d guess 4/5 times the price of the UK.

I thought Trump was supposed to be taking care of all that?

[Wash DC Blue]

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I bet you miss your lavabread and welsh cakes though

My Mrs loves bakestones.
We make them every now and again.

Lavabread….not so much.

[Wash DC Blue]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

I thought Trump was supposed to be taking care of all that?

Sadly not…prices are up in most metrics I can think of.

[Dorcus]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

My Mrs loves bakestones.
We make them every now and again.

Lavabread….not so much.

How about Welsh Rarebit Wash? Yummy!!!

[Wash DC Blue]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

How about Welsh Rarebit Wash? Yummy!!!

Oh yes, absolutely!

[Wales-Bales]

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Mate, it’s outrageous.
I’d guess 4/5 times the price of the UK.

My favourite place to shop is the big International store which caters to mainly Indian/Chinese/Korean folk.
The produce is great and everything was substantially cheaper until tariffs kicked in.
Still is cheaper than every other store mind but it has been affected.

This spice selection is sublime and the aromas are wonderful.

I can also get Digestive Biscuits and Dairy Milk Chocolate there.

I'd avoid the Digestive Biscuits and Dairy Milk Chocolate.

[Wash DC Blue]

Re: New York Mayor Mamdani

I'd avoid the Digestive Biscuits and Dairy Milk Chocolate.

Yeah but they are great.