Coming Up

Now is the time to get involved to repeal vacancy decontrol and protect rent-regulated housing in NYC!

1--- TOMORROW, Fri, Jan 16th: NYS Assembly Committee on Housing:
2--- Tuesday, Jan 27th: Housing Justice Lobby Day in Albany

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1--- TOMORROW, Fri, Jan 16th: NYS Assembly Committee on Housing: Public Hearing on Rent Regulation

This Assembly hearing aims to determine what actions can be taken to preserve the existing supply of rent regulated housing and to encourage the development of new units. Join Housing Here and Now and show support for the repeal of vacancy decontrol.

When: Friday, January 16, 2009, 11:30 a.m.
Where: 250 Broadway, NYC, Assembly Hearing Room, Room 1923, 19th Floor

250 Broadway is directly across the street from City Hall, in lower Manhattan.

Let us know you can come: danielle@housinghereandnow.org, 646-202-3962

It is not clear how long the hearing will go on, but it is likely it will go into late afternoon, so come late if you must.

For more info or to submit form to testify: http://www.assembly.state.ny.us/com/Housing/20090108/

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2--- Tuesday, Jan 27th: Housing Justice Lobby Day in Albany

Join Housing Here and Now in Albany to lobby key Senators in the fight to get their commitment to repeal vacancy decontrol. If you're interested and available in lobbying for this important day of action, please contact: danielle@housinghereandnow.org, 646-202-3962

Successful Membership Meeting and Lobby Training

135 people from over 30 organizations from all around NYC participated in the January 13th Membership Meeting and Lobby Training! Congratulations to everyone involved. Photos--

To participate in upcoming lobby visits in Albany (January 27th) or in Senators' district offices throughout the upcoming weeks, be in touch:
danielle@housinghereandnow.org, 646 202 3962

2009 is the year

...to overturn vacancy decontrol and protect rent regulated housing! With the Senate leadership decided and a new Democratic majority in place, we need to keep our eyes on the prize and let our State Senators know what our communities need.