“New Yorkers sent a clear message last night,” YIMBY leader Annemarie Gray said after Tuesday’s elections. “They want leaders focused on real solutions to the cost-of-living crisis, and building more homes is one of the most effective answers there is.” Excuse me? The election results had nothing to do with “real solutions” or building more homes. If only! Gray, who runs pro-housing group Open New York, was trying to put a positive spin on things. No one was fooled. Reality check: The election was a setback for real estate and a clear win for the Democratic Socialists of America, a […]

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