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Eric Adams: “I would say yes, because we have so many rules and…”

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Eric Adams Discusses New York City's Future Amidst Mayoral Race Against Zoran Mamdani

Published | Video Starts at 1:02:28

Where is New York City in the speed of permits? Of all the cities in America, are you guys known as one of the slowest, would you say, New York City's America? I would say yes, because we have so many rules and regulations that were put in place. Place that was put in place not only by the agencies, but safety rules and regulations that were put in place by laws and rules. Is this permits, Rob, as a zoning permit? (1:02:28–1:02:35)

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Asserts that New York City is slow in permit processing due to numerous rules and regulations.

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