Real estate favorites fend off progressive challengers, DSA incumbents hold onto seats

Shrestha’s winning bid was backed by the “Yes in My Backyard” group Open New York, citing her support for both policies that encourage housing development while ramping up tenant protections. Shrestha voted against the state budget, believing that the good cause eviction policy that was ultimately approved was too watered down.

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