New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani highlighted the importance of TPS for the Haitian community, “one of the most essential communities to the city,” and “other immigrant communities,” during a meeting at his residence, Gracie Mansion, with U.S. President Donald J. Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly on Monday, September 21, 2026.

“What I explained is just how crucial this is for so many New Yorkers, and how I hear about it not only from those New Yorkers and their families, but also from their pastors, real estate developers, and leaders in the health care and hospitality sectors,” Mamdani said. “Especially when we talk about Haitian New Yorkers, we are talking about one of the most essential communities in our city,” he added.