Aldi close to deal for Manhattan space

New York City -- Aldi is close to making a deal to open its first supermarket in Manhattan, Craine’s New York reported.



The German discount grocer opened its first store in New York City, in Queens, last year. According to Craine’s, Aldi is set to lease space at East River Plaza, located between 116th St. and 119 St. in Harlem. The shopper center already boasts such tenants as Target, Best Buy and the city’s first Costco.