Quite honestly, if we had a partner in collaboration these past few years to help, we would be a lot closer to actually doing that and making that date. I don't think it is reasonable to think that [the closure of Rikers by 2027] date will be met. but we are certainly going to work to be as close as we can. So as you run for mayor, you have announced a really unusual plan to have guaranteed income for homeless families and their children. (03:38–03:42)
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