NY legislators approve rent controls, tax rebate
ALBANY— New York lawmakers approved legislation Thursday night to continue rent controls in New York City and a statewide property tax cap while providing rebates to homeowners over four years.
The Senate voted 47-12 for the 81-page bill, which also contains new provisions on state education curriculum and testing. Republican Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan said those were meant to address concerns of parents and students, including a Regents review of the Common Core curriculum and less secrecy on testing.
The Assembly followed, voting 122-13 shortly before midnight.