Streamed live on Feb 27, 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Donald Trump was “interested” in his pitch to build more than 12,000 new homes in Sunnyside, Queens. NY1 has the latest on “Inside City Hall.”
This video provides a comprehensive overview of several key events and discussions. It covers Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s meeting with President Donald Trump, where they discussed a proposal to build over 12,000 new homes in Sunnyside, Queens—a development that would be the largest of its kind in New York City since 1973. Mamdani also sought Trump’s intervention in the case of Columbia University student Ellie Agayva, who was taken into ICE custody.
Key highlights from the video include:
- Mamdani’s Housing Proposal: Mayor Mamdani presented a plan to construct a massive housing development in Sunnyside, Queens, which President Trump reportedly found interesting.
- Criticism from Council Member Julie Wan: The mayor’s discussion of the project with the president drew criticism from Council Member Julie Wan, who argued that local voices should have been consulted first.
- Snowball Fight Incident: Mamdani addressed questions about the District Attorney’s decision to drop assault charges against an individual arrested for throwing snowballs at police officers, dismissing the event as a minor incident that got out of hand.
- Rental Rip-Off Hearings: The administration initiated “rental rip-off” hearings, starting in Brooklyn and expanding to other boroughs, to allow tenants to share their experiences with deceptive landlord practices and hidden fees.
- Snow Removal Operations: The city council conducted an oversight hearing on the city’s snow removal efforts, with a particular focus on ensuring accessibility for individuals with disabilities, older adults, and families with strollers.
- Bill Clinton’s Testimony: Former President Bill Clinton appeared before the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, maintaining his innocence and denying knowledge of Epstein’s criminal activities.
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