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Trump and NYC Mayor Mamdani plot housing boom
The president and New York's mayor meet to discuss a major development project that could add thousands of homes to the city.
In brief
The president and New York's mayor meet to discuss a major development project that could add thousands of homes to the city. Trump and Mamdani agreed to establish a formal channel between the White House and City Hall to develop 12,000 homes and create 30,000 jobs in Sunnyside Yards. Originally reported by ABC News.
Trump and Mamdani meet in New York
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump met Monday at Gracie Mansion to discuss housing development in the city.
12,000 homes planned for Sunnyside
The two leaders agreed to establish a formal channel between the White House and City Hall to build up to 12,000 homes in Sunnyside Yards.
Project could create 30,000 jobs
The Sunnyside Yards development is expected to provide 30,000 jobs in New York City as part of the housing initiative.
Federal money likely needed
Trump said the project will require federal approvals and probably federal funding, but expressed optimism about the plan's chances.
“maybe they have a shot at doing it”
Third meeting between the leaders
This is the third meeting between Trump and Mamdani, following a November meeting when Mamdani was mayor-elect and a February meeting at the White House.
Here's the gist
Trump and Mamdani agreed to establish a formal channel between the White House and City Hall to develop 12,000 homes and create 30,000 jobs in Sunnyside Yards.
