Harvey Epstein appears to have landed on who he’d like to succeed him in Assembly District 74.

On Monday, the outgoing Assembly member announced that he was endorsing Keith Powers for the seat, potentially giving the term-limited council member a big boost as he seeks the Democratic county committee’s nomination this month in the special election and later, as he vies for a full-term next year.

“Keith Powers has been a consistent champion for tenants – protecting affordability, fighting displacement and supporting a rent freeze to keep families in their homes,” Epstein said in a statement. “Having represented AD 74, I know how critical strong tenant leadership is. Keith is exactly the person we need in Albany to carry that work forward.”

With Epstein vacating the seat early to join the

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