New York City began two days of public hearings Monday on Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" housing proposal. The plan is designed to address the housing crisis by changing zoning regulations to allow more residential units to be built.

The City Planning Commission approved the plan the day before federal prosecutors unveiled charges against Mayor Adams. Asked on the day of the mayor’s indictment if the fallout would affect the Council’s talks with the administration, Speaker Adams said City of Yes was “front burner” for both sides of City Hall.

City Council members will debate the overhaul of zoning rules to build more affordable housing in New York City on Tuesday. Mayor Eric Adams’ City of Yes proposal calls for reforming zoning policies to address the housing crisis as inventory falls and costs rise.