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Andrew Cuomo: “We need 500,000 units.”

Featuring: Andrew Cuomo, Democratic | Former Governor of New York

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Published October 23, 2025 | Video Starts at 26:21

This project is thousands of housing developments being accelerated, expedited, facilitated at one time. And We need 500,000 units. That's the way you're going to make New York City affordable and still allow the talent to come here. Okay, Mrs. Lewis, I'm the only candidate. (26:21–26:24)

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