Part 3/11:
A core theme of the discussions revolved around achieving economic relief for the city's 8.5 million residents. The mayor-elect explicitly voiced concerns regarding housing, groceries, utilities, and the rising tendency of residents to be displaced due to economic pressures. He expressed a strong commitment to work closely with the federal government to deliver affordable living conditions, aligning with the President’s priorities of reducing inflation — noting that Thanksgiving grocery prices were already down by 25% from the previous year. Both leaders underscored their mutual dedication to ensuring New Yorkers can live with dignity and financial security.