New York City got its first “free grocery store” yesterday but it wasn’t because of Zohran Mamdani.

The store, launched by Polymarket as it and other prediction betting platforms drew more than 400 New Yorkers. New Yorkers lined up two hours before the opening.

The bread lines came sooner then expected.

— spikygeek (@spikygeek) February 13, 2026

Polymarket is a popular betting app, which allows users to gamble on world events like military actions and political outcomes, has drawn concerns over the possible use of classified or otherwise “insider” information to wager. The line to enter the free grocery store stretched for four city blocks. The Polymarket pop-up will remain open until the 16th of February.

Mayor Mamdani was not at all happy about an organization beating him to punch on the free grocery store concept.

Heartbreaking: the worst person you know just made a great point.”-Zohran Mamdani

A 5-day socialist experiment brought on by capitalism. Well played. Well played. New Yorkers will enjoy the warmth of collectivism with a few free boxes of Cheerios and dozens of eggs. Oh, the irony!

The irony of all the anti capitalists that fell for this marketing ploy and waited in line to get in.

— Nikki Darling (@AnarchoDarling) February 13, 2026

While residents are waiting in bread lines (sponsored by for-profit organizations), under the guise of socialist collectivism. This “pop up” is in the West Village-an area not necessarily known for being poverty-ridden. Those in need would have to take a bus. A bus that’s not free. In fact, the fares went up last month. Note, it’s not in The Bronx next to the drug tents.

Mamdani’s NYC!!

In the bustling metropolis of New York City, the notorious drug tents have resurfaced, offering illicit substances for sale in an open and brazen manner.

Prices are prominently displayed, and law enforcement appears to be either indifferent or unable to… pic.twitter.com/hRCAvxcww4

— Millennial Conservative ™️ (@Milennial_con) February 12, 2026

New York City Sees Rise in Open-Air Drug Markets Amidst Policy Shift on Encampments
Reports and viral imagery circulating on social media today highlight a growing controversy in New York City, where “drug tents” have allegedly begun appearing in public spaces. The viral content, widely shared by critics of the new administration, claims that these structures are not only hosting open drug consumption but also feature vendors boldly displaying price lists for illicit substances while law enforcement officers reportedly stand by without intervening.”-Criminal Watch

And maybe, if they’re lucky, trash was removed but doubtful. It’s still piled high. Kind of like the dreams of warm, fuzzy collectivism…

…and stinky trash and the smell of God only knows what coming from those drug tents. It’s another day in Mamdani’s New York City. Better get those freebies while they last. Hint: Nothing is free.

Featured Photo: Original Artwork by VG, Darleen Click