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New York lawmakers are aiming to revive a bill that would fast-track affordable housing construction on religious properties.

The Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act would bypass local zoning laws, aiming to create over 60,000 new homes.

While supported by many faith leaders and lawmakers, the bill faces opposition from local officials concerned about loss of home rule.

Faith leaders and lawmakers aim to revive state legislation that would create a streamlined path for religious groups across New York to build affordable housing on their properties.

The bill, the Faith-based Affordable Housing Act, would allow religious organizations to bypass local zoning and lengthy approval processes, as long as their projects comply with height limits and meet the income requir

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