Kathy Hochul: “The mayor of the city of New York asked for a billion…”

“I don't have to go there. What I've done is develop a relationship. I work with Bill de Blasio. I work closely with Eric Adams. I bring resources to the city. The mayor of the city of New York asked for a billion dollars to help build affordable housing. I didn't put him through contortions to get that money. I said yes. So I've reframed the narrative. I look forward to continuing that with whomever the voters of this great city decide they want as their mayor. Doesn't matter who it is.” (01:03–01:14)

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