New York's eviction moratorium set to expire without rent relief in place
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“It would be a tragedy if people were evicted who qualify for the rent relief program because it isn’t authorized.”
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Legal Aid urges state lawmakers to pass measure halting evictions
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“The legislature has the power to enact a robust and meaningful moratorium on eviction.”
Read MoreNew York lawmakers pass bill limiting courthouse ICE arrests
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“New York State will not tolerate ICE’s fear-inducing tactic.”
Read MoreBail reform rollback takes effect six months after landmark law enacted
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More than two dozen offenses are once again bail eligible.
Read MoreAmid confusion, lawmakers urge Cuomo to halt evictions for COVID-hit tenants
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“We could be facing a massive rental apocalypse by the end of the summer.”
Read MoreThe state legislature may repeal 50-a. Here’s what that means.
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The law shields police disciplinary records from review.
Read MoreQueens DA urges state to repeal 'walking while trans' ban
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The statute is “often used to arrest and harass people based on their gender or appearance.”
Read MoreAdvocates, DAs urge Albany to repeal loitering law and enable record-clearing for trafficking victims before end of session
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“Both are necessary to protect marginalized populations and reduce harm. I strongly support these two bills”
Read MoreSenate bill would raise pay for car wash workers vulnerable to wage theft
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“Wage theft is also rampant, and many of these immigrant workers are exploited at the hands of a system that does not protect them.”
Read MoreCuomo lifts ban on gravity knives in New York
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“As I review this bill for a third time, the legal landscape has changed.”
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