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Claim Text: The New York City Council unanimously approved a rezoning on Wednesday that could transform an industrial stretch of Queens into thousands of apartments — private development aimed at addressing the city’s affordable housing crisis.
Simplified Text: New York City Council approved rezoning to transform Queens into apartments to address the affordable housing crisis.
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Created: December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM (8 months ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2025/11/12/nyregion/new-york-city-queens-rezoning.html

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