Regional Plan Assn

Why the Suburbs Are at the Center of New York’s Housing Debate

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan for addressing the state’s housing shortage is meeting resistance in places like Westchester County and Long Island.

The State Legislature appears ready to block plans to significantly expand housing in the city and suburbs.

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s proposal to step up housing construction is likely to face opposition in Albany, especially from Long Island legislators.

Where could tens of thousands of new homes fit in one of the densest parts of America? One local official looks for pockets of opportunity.

The study appears to underscore the need for a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River, part of the huge and long-planned Gateway project.