The city is moving ahead with a plan to develop part of the 180-acre Sunnyside Yards in Queens, despite Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s quick rejection of the idea

when it was first proposed by Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2015

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City Economic Development Corporation officials on Wednesday announced a 26-member steering committee to lead development of a site blueprint.

Officials are eyeing a mix of housing, affordable housing, parks, schools and open spaces to be built over the rail yards.