Grassroots group campaigns for Airbnb regulations

Brahvan Ranga, political director for grassroots group For the Many, says that the number of vacation rentals in the region has exploded in recent years.

“Outside of New York City, Ulster County is the number one county in the state for Airbnb revenue,” Ranga said. “Dutchess County is third; Orange County is seventh.”

That’s why his group is looking for local municipalities to pass legislation to ensure that these short term rentals are not contributing to the housing crisis throughout the valley.