Brad Lander: “A year ago, I wrote a letter to the Empire State Development…”

“So not only did they not build the affordable housing, but the city waived the fines. Brad, you sit in the comptroller's office. I'm sure your office saw this. Yep. A year ago, I wrote a letter to the Empire State Development Corporation and said, make clear you're going to charge this fine. because these folks have to know they better build that affordable housing. They better come back to you with a plan if they can't get it done on time or you have to levy the fine.” (12:00–12:08)

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