Jessica Ramos: “There is a tremendous opportunity to build more than 50…”

“The city has only wanted to put up $4 million. We need affordable housing. We need more senior housing. And There is a tremendous opportunity to build more than 50 units [of senior housing] right in the heart of Jackson Heights. and help St. Mark's Church to boot. It is important that we think about how it is that we take advantage of these opportunities to build the things that people need and not the things that people don't need.” (42:57–43:05)

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