Democratic socialist headed for $142K legislature salary begs for rent handout, deletes post after backlash

A Democratic Socialist candidate for New York's 34th Assembly District removed a GoFundMe campaign seeking $2,000 for rent and groceries after backlash, despite being expected to win the election and earn a $142,000 annual salary. The candidate cited depleted savings and lack of unemployment benefits as reasons for the fundraiser, which raised over $1,000 from 13 donors before deletion.