In the June 23 Democratic primary elections, six challengers running on unabashedly progressive, even socialist platforms unseated incumbent Assemblymembers in….
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How to Break a Lease
With New York having been the epicenter of the COVID-19 epidemic when it first erupted in the U.S., many residents….
Suburban Rent Boards Freeze Rents, One-Upping City RGB
Once again, the Rent Guidelines Boards in the three suburban counties have done better by rent-stabilized tenants than their counterpart….
Oakland Tenants Blockade Investors
OAKLAND, Calif.—Rent-striking tenants in Oakland blocked investors from touring their building and apartments July 9, claiming it would endanger elderly….
Harlem Tenants Win $1.1 Million Refunds in J-51 Suit
In a court settlement announced in mid-July, 400 current and former tenants at Lenox Terrace, a legendary six-building housing complex….
Court OKs Inwood Rezoning; Activists Will Appeal
A state appeals court on July 23 ruled that the de Blasio administration’s rezoning of Inwood can proceed, reversing a….
Legislature Passes Limited Tenant Relief; No Action Yet on Cancel-Rent Bills
The New York State Legislature did little to protect tenants in its interrupted session this year. The state budget finalized….
CONFUSION REIGNS IN HOUSING COURT
Chief judge presses to resume eviction cases despite health and due process concerns Editor’s note: This information was accurate as….
‘Of Course It Was Fran’
Fran was one of the founders of Met Council and the literary agent for a huge swath of the country’s….
New York Democratic Primary Set for June 23
Federal courts block Cuomo’s efforts to cancel presidential primary New York State’s primary elections will be held on Tuesday, June….
Frances Goldin, Met Council Cofounder, Dies at 95
On May 16, Frances Goldin, Met Council’s last living founder, passed away in her Lower East Side apartment at the….
20,000 Tenants Join City-Wide Rent Strike
An estimated 20,000 New York City tenants are taking part in building-wide rent strikes as part of the “Cancel Rent….
RGB Votes One-Year Rent Freeze, 1% Increase in Second Year
In an online meeting June 17, the city Rent Guidelines Board voted 6-3 to freeze rents for one year and….
Rent Strike
If you are going on rent strike text: “Rent Strike” to 646-542-1920 What If the Governor doesn’t #CancelRent? It’s important….
Evictions Suspended Through June 19, Courts Closed, Future Uncertain
Opposition Grows to Return of ‘Business as Usual’ When They Reopen Evictions in New York are currently on hold through….