On Wednesday, June 3, I joined hundreds of tenant advocates in Albany and was arrested along with dozens of activists and legislators calling for stronger rent laws. Here are some photos from the event:
Fired up crowd! (Photo credit: Make the Road NY)
With Sen. Brad Hoylman & Council Member Corey Johnson before our arrests. (Credit: Corey Johnson’s office)
Assembly Members Bichotte, Ortiz, and Davila, with Council Members Cumbo and Williams. (Credit: Jumaane Williams’ Office)
Council Member Johnson: “They may have the money, but we have the people!” (Credit: A/M Gottfried’s office)
Tenants meet the press and call for stronger rent laws! (Credit: A/M Gottfried’s office)
Assembly Member Davila: “My mother taught me that if you ever get arrested, make sure it’s for a good cause – and this a good cause!” (Credit: A/M Gottfried’s office)
The message is clear! (Credit: Assembly Member Gottfried’s office)
Being arrested for stronger rent laws! (Credit: Assembly Photography)
The indefatigable Mike McKee, founder of Tenants PAC, is arrested. (Credit: Corey Johnson’s office)
Reginald Brown from VOCAL-NY stands for stronger rent laws in the War Room at the Capitol. (Credit: VOCAL-NY)
Council Member Williams, Assembly Member Mosley, and Working Families Party Director Bill Lipton await arrest (Photo credit: Jessica Wisneski, Citizen Action)
