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Zohran Mamdani: “There are a number of parking lots that we have today that…”

Featuring: Zohran Mamdani, Democratic | Mayor of New York City

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Zohran Mamdani's Vision for an Affordable New York City: Mayoral Campaign Interview

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And if I fail, we will see a former governor return to power in City hall who will continue his record of betraying working class New Yorkers while claiming to serve them. There are a number of parking lots that we have today that could be more productively used to build that housing. There are also a number of vacant lots. Ultimately, what we have to do is build enough housing such that every New Yorker can, can actually afford to live in this city and that we can welcome those who want to become New Yorkers. (02:16–02:22)

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Asserts that existing parking lots in [New York City] could be used for housing development.

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