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- 1 2 "Governor Hochul Announces Confirmation of Transportation and Economic Development-Related Administration Nominees". Governor's Press Office. June 3, 2022. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
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- ↑ Hall, Miriam (October 25, 2022). "Former NYC Deputy Mayor Raises Fund To Back Affordable Housing Developers". Bisnow New York City. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ↑ "The Trust for Governors Island".
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