New York Post
3 months agoGov. Hochul has struck out on housing reform - but here's what could actually help NYC's crisis
The annual session of the New York state legislature is a cause for dread for housing advocates due to the dominance of socialists who support government control of housing.
Proposals such as punitive rent controls and requirements for below-market-rent apartments contribute to the goal of government and nonprofit control of housing in New York City.
Governor Kathy Hochul's previous proposals for a land use revolution to force local governments to create more apartments were unsuccessful, suggesting a need for a more pragmatic approach. [ more ]