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Discussion on cold storage capacity and potential solutions
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Council member Alexa Avilés inquires about cold storage capacity issues at the Hunts Point Market and potential solutions, including using off-site locations like Brooklyn Marine Terminal. Matthew D'Arrigo responds, discussing the market redevelopment plans, challenges of expensive real estate in New York, and the potential benefits of adequate refrigeration systems.
- D'Arrigo suggests that the market redevelopment will significantly address capacity issues
- He recommends keeping any additional cold storage facilities privatized for efficiency
- D'Arrigo emphasizes the potential benefits of adequate refrigeration, including improved product shelf life and freshness