REMARKS
Addressing the housing and affordability crisis in New York City
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Speaker Adams addresses the critical issue of housing and affordability in New York City, emphasizing the need for continued efforts to create more affordable housing and homeownership opportunities.
- The crisis is driving working-class New Yorkers out of the city
- Despite historic solutions, more action is needed to increase housing affordability and security
- Adams calls for removing barriers that prevent New Yorkers from having homes of their own
Adrienne E. Adams
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As we acknowledge what we've been able to accomplish together for New Yorkers, it is critical that we prepare for the hard work required of us this year to confront the difficult challenges facing our city.
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The housing and affordability crises are driving working class New Yorkers out of our city and leaving those who stay without stability.
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And while we have delivered historic solutions to create more new homes and increase housing affordability and security, far more is needed.
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We must build on our momentum to preserve and add more affordable housing and homeownership opportunities, removing the barriers that leave too many without homes to call their own.