As NY Budget Drags On, Pressure Builds to Negotiate Tenant Protections
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s plan to ramp up construction across the state has emerged as a sticking point in delayed budget talks—making now the time, some lawmakers say, to push for the deal to include renter protections like “good cause” eviction.
The governor has consistently declined to take a position on the proposal, which would prevent landlords from evicting tenants without a designated good cause, and allow tenants to challenge rent hikes above a certain level.
"You try to resolve some thorny issues within a final budget if you can,” said Manhattan Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal.
‘Passive House’ Buildings Boast Climate & Health Perks. Why Aren’t There More of Them? New York has 123 homes constructed under the environmentally friendly “passive house” building standard certified by Passive House Institute US. But architects and environmental experts say it should become the norm, especially for affordable projects in New York City. Read the story.
Bill to Alter NY’s Climate Law Includes 11th-Hour Bid to Keep State’s Last Biomass Power Plant Open Lawmakers are trying to keep the Black River power plant at Fort Drum from closing by changing the state’s definition of renewable energy to include the burning of wood, known as forest biomass. This process has been scientifically proven to pollute more than coal. Read the story.
Opinion: Queens’ 34th Avenue Shows What Open Streets Can Do for People “The 34th Avenue Open Street shows how urban roads can be repurposed to make a more livable city. Even more, it is an example of how communities must lead these efforts so that streets reflect a common vision for what communities care about.”
Programa de cuidado infantil finaliza en junio y los padres solicitantes de asilo se preocupan por sus planes para el verano El programa “Promise NYC” tiene la intención de ayudar a las familias inmigrantes cuyo estatus migratorio las hace inelegibles para asistencia de cuidado infantil financiada por el gobierno federal. Pero este programa, que planea llegar a 600 niños, está programado para terminar en junio. “La verdad no sé qué voy a hacer”, dijo una madre soltera con un hijo de 7 meses que hace parte del programa. Leer el artículo.
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