Democrat Ben Chou is trying to unseat Republican City Council member Vickie Paladino in northeast Queens. Why should the industry care? Because competitive races reveal which way the pendulum is swinging on key real estate issues. One thing is clear: Candidates do not see the housing shortage as a safe topic in single-family neighborhoods. Paladino, a Trump-style conservative, opposes any development that would change the character of her district. That fuzzy argument has been used by Republicans and Democrats alike against all manner of rezonings and projects — even accessory dwelling units. The City of Yes for Housing Opportunity was […]

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