Housing is among the toughest issues to crack in New York state.
It’s expensive to build in New York — the state has some elaborate zoning rules and building codes are strict. But the fact remains the state needs about 800,000 more units of housing.
There is some good news for those in the affordable housing trenches: They have a new and politically savvy advocate.
Former New York City Councilmember Carlina Rivera is the president and CEO of the largest affordable housing trade association in the nation: the New York State Association of Affordable Housing.
Rivera spoke with Capital Tonight about her new role and the organizations priorities for next session.
