New housing on L.I.? Not in my backyard.
Op-Ed Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023 11:02 am A poll conducted by nextLI/Newsday discovered a not-so-puzzling contradiction. A majority of Long...
Op-Ed Posted Thursday, September 7, 2023 11:02 am A poll conducted by nextLI/Newsday discovered a not-so-puzzling contradiction. A majority of Long Island residents want more local housing options, probably because their own children, just starting families, can't afford to buy homes in the communities in which they grew up and their parents live. On the other hand, a majority also oppose 'dense housing options' like those proposed by Gov. Kathy Hochul. Opposition to 'dense housing options,' a euphemism for low-cost apartments near transportation hubs, comes from both Republicans and Democrats, because support for such developments could be the kiss of death in local elections.