Long Island: Newsday Urges Flexibility in NYS "Pro-Housing Community" Plan

"Patchogue always has been an example of what Long Island does right when it comes to housing. For two decades, Mayor Paul Pontieri has championed the need for revitalizing his village's downtown by adding new apartments, retail, and entertainment. In the last 15 years, the village has added more than 700 housing units. It's an infrequent Long Island success story, a lead other communities should follow," wrote Newsday's editorial board. 

"So, when Pontieri last week said he was not planning to apply for Gov. Kathy Hochul's new pro-housing certification, it made waves among housing advocates, local leaders, and, particularly, state officials, who hope to encourage Pontieri to change his mind. After all, if Patchogue officials have doubts, others likely do, too."