I'll see what I can do, but my senators aren't likely to care unless eminent domain comes after them.
Y'know what...I just googled New York, eminent domain and got a bunch of stuff.
Supposed to be the worst in the country.
I'm thinking that 3 legislative approaches might help: non-homestead exemption...only property that is not homestead could be seized; senior exemption...no seizure from those over 65 and who have owned the home more than say 25 years; finally, share the wealth...homeowners initially paid 10% over the value of the home _and_ get "royalties" from the profits accruing to the developers.