The plan, which will update city zoning regulations, is set to create around 80,000 new housing units. The plan is set to create around 80,000 new housing units.

Adams is the latest candidate to join the crowded Democratic primary to replace Mayor Eric Adams. Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo joined the field last weekend. The Democratic primary is on June 24.

One day before the start of early voting, Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani and city Comptroller Brad Lander became the first pair to cross-endorse each other, urging their respective supporters to rank ...