Statement from Governor Hochul on Mayor Adams' State of the City Address

“Today, Mayor Adams outlined a set of bold ideas that will advance our shared vision of a more affordable, more livable and safer New York.

“The Mayor and I are both united in the fight to solve our affordability crisis by increasing the housing supply. As Mayor Adams said today: the City wants more housing – it's time to let them build! I've committed to fight for legislative changes in Albany that will allow him to do just that.

“Mayor Adams' focus on the issues facing New York's working families is also commendable. I share his concern that social media is having a negative effect on too many young people, and I'm pleased to see him take action to protect their mental health. The Mayor's work to cancel $2 billion in medical debt will also change lives for working-class New Yorkers, and financial counseling will help patients avoid debt in the first place.

“We've built a strong, productive partnership over the past two years, working together to fight crime, build housing and address the migrant crisis. Working together, we'll make sure New York's future is bright.”