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15 hours agoMayor Zohran Mamdani announces site of first New York City-run grocery store
New York City will open its first city-run grocery store at La Marqueta to improve access to affordable food for all residents.
The fast-food chain, known for its burgers, limeades, and customizable drink combinations, opened its first-ever Manhattan location this week on Third Avenue near East 106th Street. The East Harlem restaurant is SONIC's fifth in New York City, joining locations in Crown Heights, Williamsburg, East New York, and Long Island City. To celebrate the opening, the SONIC Foundation announced a $10,000 donation to support East Harlem public schools through the education nonprofit DonorsChoose, which helps fund classroom projects across the country.
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Brown will serve 20 years in a state prison, followed by 25 years of post-release supervision, Bragg said. Brown will also be required to complete the New York State Sex Offender Registration.