President Trump and Mayor Mamdani Discuss Sunnyside Yard Development to Address NYC Housing Affordability
President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met at Gracie Mansion to discuss solutions for New York City's housing affordability crisis, focusing on the proposed Sunnyside Yard development in Queens. This marks the third meeting between the two leaders since Mayor Mamdani took office on January 1, 2026. The Sunnyside Yard master plan envisions building deck infrastructure over active rail yards to create 12,000 affordable homes, 60 acres of public open space, and a new regional transit station. Mayor Mamdani is seeking $21 billion in federal funding to initiate this project, which he believes will create 30,000 jobs and an entirely new neighborhood. President Trump acknowledged the long-standing discussions around Sunnyside Yard and expressed optimism about Mayor Mamdani's potential to advance the project, emphasizing the need for federal approvals and funding due to its federal-oriented nature. Both leaders agreed to establish a new level of conversation between New York City Hall's operations ...
