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New York City Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander Discusses Congestion Pricing, Ethics Reform, and Housing Initiatives

Published February 2, 2025 | Video Starts at 09:32

Mass deportation. What effect would that have on New York City's economy? Do you think people understand that? I don't. We did a review and, you know, Over $61 billion of our economic value in the city is generated by immigrants. You know, you got people who are taking care of seniors who are doing construction of New homes, who are the preparing the food in the restaurants, who are delivering it. (09:32–09:39)

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