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Albany tenants are winning! Yesterday, the Amsdel

Albany tenants are winning!

Yesterday, the Amsdell Tenants Union steering committee sat down with the landlord/owner Sam Dean & property manager of The Amsdell. The tenants brought 16 demands to the table, and ownership agreed to 14 of the demands (!), including commitments to functional sprinkler systems, repaired elevators, better ventilation in units and common areas, pest control, sound security, and heightened privacy.

Demands the tenants are awaiting responses on include: rent abatements until advertised amenities are materialized and air & water testing. The landlord has been given a timetable to bring responses back to the tenant union.

We want to send big congratulations to the Amsdell Tenants Union and its fierce steering committee - Here's to many more victories in this fight!

Tenants, advocates, and experts from across New Yo

Tenants, advocates, and experts from across New York came to Albany this week to advocate for expanding access to rent stabilization. As the law works now, tenants and localities from upstate and long island have faced far too many hurdles in trying to bring peace to the housing market and stability to their communities. It's time NYS passed the REST Act!

After 60 years in the tenant struggle, Michael McK

After 60 years in the tenant struggle, Michael McKee, founder of several tenants rights organizations, including but not limited to Tenants & Neighbors and Tenants PAC, passed away peacefully, with his partner Eric by his side.

It is not possible to put into words the impact Michael had on housing laws and tenants power across the state and country. He was incredibly close with the founders of UTA, and regularly spent the legislative sessions in their home between the 1970s up until just last year.

He has served as a true mentor, not only to UTA, but everyone involved in the tenants rights movement. These photos were taken by @a_bix15, from UTA's 50th Anniversary Celebration, where Michael was honored for his tremendous impact. He was truly special, and we love him and Eric deeply.

The Amsdell Tenants Union officially launched this

The Amsdell Tenants Union officially launched this morning! Calling attention to poor conditions, lack of safety, and incommunicative management, the tenants demanded urgent remediation to a list of issues sent directly to the landlord.

80% of tenants have signed “union cards” authorizing the union to represent them for the purposes of collective bargaining. Since “rehabilitating the property”, NCG Jay LLC, owned in part by Sam Dean & Steven Schechter, have failed to provide safe, decent, and affordable housing. The property manager, Hudson Capital Properties, which shares an address with the LLC-owner, has failed the tenants on several occasions. As one speaker put it, "congratulations to Sam & Steven for putting lipstick on a pig".

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to c

Thank you to everyone who came out last night to celebrate UTA's 52 Anniversary! It was so great to see so many familiar faces and to celebrate some seriously special awardees this year.

Additional thanks to Westminster Presbyterian Church for being such a great host, and the huge crew of volunteers that made last night possible <3 And thank you @kendallrmc for taking such great pics to memorialize the fun night!

Yesterday the Ida Yarbrough Tenants Union, with su

Yesterday the Ida Yarbrough Tenants Union, with support from @dorceyforalbany and Assemblymember @amromero109, held their second round of negotiations with the Albany Housing Authority. Since their first meeting two months ago, 9 of their 16 Tenant Union demands have been met. Yesterday, 5 of the remaining 7 were proven to be accomplished, with commitments for the final 2 demands to be met within the next 30 days! Mold and water tests, common area cleaning, access to the community room, enhanced security and more are now regular and in place at Ida Yarbrough, with agreements to work to secure a safety officer and accessibility needs in the works.

We thank the Albany Housing Authority for negotiating in good faith with the Tenant Union, and the Auditor and Assemblymember for their sincere support. This is the first time either a soon-to-be Mayor or Assemblymember (let alone both, together!) fought with Albany tenants to win safe and decent housing.

None of this could have been achieved without tenants forming a union and fighting to be heard. Let's keep it up!!!

UTA was at Stephen & Harriet Myers Middle School a

UTA was at Stephen & Harriet Myers Middle School and Stand Up for Women Who Serve this week, sorry if we missed ya!

UTA's 52nd Annual Event is only 22 days away! On S

UTA's 52nd Annual Event is only 22 days away! On September 30 we'll be celebrating at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Albany and honoring the Ida Yarbrough Tenants Union, Assembly Member Gabriella Romero, and Legal Aid Society of Northeastern NY <3 We'll have food, raffle items, speeches, and more. Please RSVP on our website if you can so we can get a good head count. Attendance is free and all are welcome!!

If ya missed it, UTA had a blast at the backpack g

If ya missed it, UTA had a blast at the backpack giveaway hosted by @amromero109 :) thanks to everyone who came and hung out!

UTA is proud to announce our second awardee for th

UTA is proud to announce our second awardee for the upcoming 52 Annual Event: Assembly member Gabriella Romero!!

Assembly Member Romero has been a tenant champion. From her support of the Housing Access Voucher Program and expanding access to rent stabilization, to advocating for and with the Ida Yarbrough Tenants Union, AM Romero has shown that she stands with us!

Gabriella A. Romero is the Assemblymember for New York State’s 109th Assembly District, representing the communities of Albany, New Scotland, and parts of Guilderland. As the daughter of two proud, unionized state workers, Gabriella grew up with a deep appreciation for public service and the transformative power of collective action. She earned her undergraduate degree from Union College and later graduated from Albany Law School.

Before entering the New York State Assembly, Gabriella served as a public defender, working as a felony trial attorney. She took cases to verdict and handled extensive mitigation files, aiming to contextualize the root causes of criminal behavior in order to advocate for fair sentencing and systemic reform. This role deepened her understanding of the systemic criminalization of poverty, as well as housing and food insecurity, inspiring her to champion meaningful changes in these areas.

Don't forget to RSVP on our website! Can't wait to celebrate with you :))

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