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Tag: Rent Reform

New law protects rent-regulated tenants from landlord harassment

December 3 | David Brand

A new state law signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday will prevent...

New tenant laws get marketing boost from mayor

October 23 | Alex Williamson

A package of historic rental laws passed by state lawmakers in June...

New rent law deluges backlogged tenant overcharge claims

September 30 | Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY

This story was originally published on Sept. 30 by THE CITY. A...

Tenants pressured to pay cash up front despite new rent law’s limits

September 18 | Josefa Velasquez, THE CITY

This story was originally published on Sept. 18 by THE CITY.  New...

Assemblymember Maritza Davila calls for landlord action at 299 Troutman St. in Bushwick. Eagle photo by Kelly Mena

Bushwick residents sue landlord over negligent living conditions

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Thursday, December 2, 2021

BROOKLYNITES HONORED AT ROBIN HOOD BREAKFAST: Three Brooklynites, Derrick Nkosi Cain of Touchdown NYC, Marcus Pass of Partnership with Children and Yahaira Moore of NPower were honored December 1 at the 2nd Annual Heroes Breakfast hosted by Robin Hood, a poverty-fighting organization.

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DEMAND NYCHA CONEY ISLAND RESTORE HEAT AND HOT WATER: Assemblymember Mathylde Frontus will join residents of Coney Island Houses today, December 2, at 11 a.m. to demand immediate action from NYCHA in response to ongoing issues with lack of heat and hot water that residents have been enduring for weeks.

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NEW #VAXTOSCHOOL SITES ANNOUNCED: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced 18 new #VaxtoSchool pop-up vaccination sites — including one in Brooklyn, open to children five years and older — to increase vaccination rates among school-aged New Yorkers. 

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"Building a real recovery for our city requires forward-thinking investments that prioritize equitable growth, particularly in affluent neighborhoods that have not historically been asked to provide their fair share of New York City’s growth. The Gowanus Neighborhood Plan passed by the City Council today represents a positive step toward that vision. It will create thousands of units of affordable housing, new open space, critical investments in schools and transit, and much more."

— Eric Adams
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BHA, BID LAUNCH A STUDY OF MONTAGUE STREET: The Br BHA, BID LAUNCH A STUDY OF MONTAGUE STREET: The Brooklyn Heights Association and the Montague Street BID have commissioned a study by Sam Schwartz Engineering to collect data on Montague Street, Brooklyn Heights’ main business street, what residents and business owners want, and how it can be improved as a shopping street and strolling destination. The Curbed real estate and urban design website, which is part of Vox Media and has been integrated into New York magazine, recently published an article with the provocative title “Why Is Montague Street Perpetually Drab?” The article makes several statements, often with sarcasm, that both Heights residents and people who work in nearby businesses, banks and the courts would definitely disagree with. Read more by clicking the link in our bio. . . . #brooklyn #montaguestreet #brooklynheights #nycbusiness #nyc #newyorkcity
NOISE POLLUTION: Overpopulation’s negative conse NOISE POLLUTION: Overpopulation’s negative consequences are well-known to the nation’s environmentalists. Too many people lead to overdevelopment and put America’s already jeopardized resources, such as water, wetlands and wildlife, at further risk. International researchers have concluded that too many people also creates a level of noise pollution that brings with it serious health problems. Read more about the issue of noise pollution by clicking the link in our bio. . . . . #pollution #noise #overpopulation #population #negative #environment #environmentalist
CNN SUSPENDS CHRIS CUOMO: CNN indefinitely suspend CNN SUSPENDS CHRIS CUOMO: CNN indefinitely suspended anchor Chris Cuomo on Tuesday after details emerged about how he helped his brother, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to face charges of sexual harassment earlier this year. The network said documents released by New York’s attorney general Monday indicated Cuomo took a greater level of involvement in his brother’s efforts than CNN executives previously knew. "As a result, we have suspended Chris indefinitely, pending further evaluation," the network said. Read more by clicking the link in our bio. . . . . #cnn #breakingnews #cuomo #nyc #newyorkcity #newyork #chriscuomo #brooklyn #news
MTA OFFICIALS HONORED FOR BRAVERY ON THE L LINE: M MTA OFFICIALS HONORED FOR BRAVERY ON THE L LINE: MTA officials on Tuesday honored subway conductor Mandy Harford and train operator Tamika Waller, whose actions during a service disruption on the L line between Brooklyn and Manhattan were exemplary. Waller first spotted an unauthorized person on the tracks at the First Avenue station in Manhattan, likely saving the person’s life. The incident delayed Harford’s train for an hour, inconveniencing riders from North Williamsburg and Bushwick for whom the L train provides the main access to Manhattan. Read more about these heroic employees by clicking the link in our bio. . . . . #subway #ltrain #nycsubway #heroes #hero #newyorkcity #newyork #brooklyn #bk
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