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Schenectady needs Good Cause!
Earlier this week, the Schenectady Council voted against holding a Public Hearing on adopting Good Cause Eviction protections. The version introduced is exactly what tenants need, which is why landlords are fighting it so intently! On July 28, we need to pack the house with tenants that are willing to share their story and demand
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Inclusionary Zoning at risk of repeal
In a last minute backroom deal, the Mayor’s office whipped 9 Common Council Members to support an initiative to overturn our local affordable housing ordinance that took years of research and dialogue to win. The proposal does two things:1. Raise the income level that inclusionary zoning serves from low-income to median income.2. Grant developers a
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Honoring Roger and Maria Markovics
This past Monday Albany Common Council honored Roger and Maria Markovics for their decades long dedication to improving housing and residents lives. And for their help founding and continuing to work with Affordable Housing Partnership Homeownership Center, United Tenants of Albany Inc, Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region and the Community Land Trust. We