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Zohran Mamdani: “We will also cut five months from the permitting timeline…”

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

Mayor Mamdani Holds Press Conference to Make a Housing Announcement

Published May 13, 2026 | Video Starts at 05:47

This is a change made possible by Governor Hochul, Majority Leader Stuart Cousins and Speaker Hastie. We will also cut five months from the permitting timeline from both new construction and office to housing conversions. And we will undertake a comprehensive overhaul of our affordable housing lottery to deliver direct relief to New Yorkers who need access to affordable housing now. (05:47–05:54)

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