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Poughkeepsie now eligible for rent stabilization
April 21, 2024
Housing emergency may be declared as soon as next month
New York Is Passing a Big Housing Deal. Everyone Is Grumbling.
April 21, 2024
The deal includes ‘good cause’ eviction protections in exchange for more new developer tax breaks
Even a tweaked ‘Good Cause’ rent-control bill will clobber NY housing
April 8, 2024
The "Good Cause Eviction" bill from New York progressive lawmakers would effectively expand rent control. Christopher Sadowski
Major Housing Deal Appears Near in Albany
April 8, 2024
Rent increases for renovated apartments, more density for new apartment buildings and modest tenant protections are likely. One key hurdle: a new tax break for rental housing
NY neighborhoods push for Good Cause Eviction laws; property owners in opposition
March 24, 2024
NY neighborhoods push for Good Cause Eviction laws; property owners are in opposition
Op-ed | The flaws of ‘Good Cause Eviction’ and its potential impact on small property owners
March 3, 2024
Op-ed | The flaws of ‘Good Cause Eviction’ and its potential impact on small property owners
How N.Y.’s ‘Good Cause Eviction’ Bill Breaks From Other States’ Laws
March 3, 2024
Proposed rent-gouging protections are tougher than anywhere in the nation — and a new report says they could make apartments harder to find.
Tenant advocates warn against watering down ‘good cause’ law
Feb. 25, 2024
A coalition of upstate tenants, labor unions and community organizations are telling legislative leaders that “good cause” eviction must apply statewide.
Housing to take center stage in Albany in 2024 — again
Jan. 7, 2024
Last year was supposed to be the year Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York state lawmakers tackled the housing crisis.
New York Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins discusses comprehensive housing policy
Jan. 7, 2024
enate Majority Leader, Andrea Stewart-Cousins, D-Yonkers, talks to reporters about a legislative pay raise vote during a news conference at the state Capitol