Altered City of Yes Housing plan passes 2 key City Council committees despite some vocal objections

A slightly weaker version of Mayor Eric Adams’ controversial City of Yes zoning reform package, aimed at making it easier to build more housing in the Big Apple, cleared two key City Council committees on Thursday.

The final deal struck between the mayor’s office and the council to get the plan over the finish line includes a $5 billion commitment from the administration to fund the council’s housing priorities.