"Mamdani's plan calls for building 12,000 affordable housing units at Sunnyside Yard in Queens, backed by more than $21 billion in federal funding. City officials say the initiative could create 30,000 jobs, making it the largest housing and infrastructure investment in more than 50 years."
"The Mayor called for enhanced financing tools to boost affordable housing, protect public housing, and streamline regulations to speed up construction without compromising labor standards or community input."
"Anna Bahr, Mamdani's communications director, told AP News that Trump was "very enthusiastic" about the Mayor's proposal."
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Trump at the White House to discuss housing investments in New York City. Mamdani presented a mock newspaper front page with the headline "Trump to City: Let's Build," referencing a famous 1975 tabloid cover, to capture Trump's attention. The proposal calls for constructing 12,000 affordable housing units at Sunnyside Yard in Queens with over $21 billion in federal funding. City officials project the initiative would create 30,000 jobs and represent the largest housing and infrastructure investment in over 50 years. Mamdani advocated for enhanced financing tools, public housing protection, and streamlined regulations to accelerate construction. Trump expressed enthusiasm for the proposal, and both sides agreed to continue discussions. During the meeting, Trump also assured Mamdani of the release of Columbia University student Ellie Aghayeva, detained by immigration agents.
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