Zohran Mamdani: “We are not even on track to ensure greater literacy levels…”

“We have not seen it because we are not fully funding those schools. We are not on track to comply with the class size mandates of those schools. We are not even on track to ensure greater literacy levels across those schools. Despite the strides that have been taken with NYC REITs, when it comes to rezoning, I've been very clear that I will always celebrate the addition of additional housing units across the city.” (40:41–40:46)

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