Candidate for NY Assembly 106th dist. talks issues

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Tuesday is the state primary. Assembly member Didi Barrett is trying to hold on to her 106th district seat from a challenge by fellow democrat Claire Cousin.

Barrett is focusing her campaign on issues such as crime, the environment and affordability, especially housing. "At every level we need housing, but certainly the biggest challenge is to create the they type of affordable housing to keep people in the community," said Barrett.

She adds affordable housing will...