DSA Gains Power in Albany

Progressive lawmakers are poised to surge in New York’s legislature, with the DSA caucus expanding to at least fifteen seats—potentially more—bringing fresh momentum to housing reform. Landlords are already rattled as advocates push to revive the REST Act, which stalled last session, aiming to extend rent stabilization beyond NYC. Ground-level wins, like tenant attorney Adam Bojak’s Assembly seat in Buffalo and a tight race in Syracuse, signal a rising tide of tenant-friendly politics. Meanwhile, in NYC, waterfront developments like Monitor Point and Dewey Clinton Park North are inching forward—with compromises on affordable units sparking both progress and lingering criticism from housing advocates. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/74813f3cf1fc809f