Mamdani defends plan to end homeless sweeps as he targets housing delays

Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani is detailing his plans to tackle New York City’s housing crisis while defending his pledge to end homeless encampment sweeps—a policy drawing sharp criticism from Mayor Adams and Governor Hochul. Mamdani says the current approach has failed, pointing to long delays in filling affordable units and a lack of permanent housing placements. He also addressed concerns about appointing a formerly incarcerated advisor to his transition team and confirmed he’ll move from his rent-stabilized Astoria apartment into Gracie Mansion. FOX 5 NY’s Robert Moses reports.