On June 3, I joined several city and state lawmakers and dozens of advocates who were arrested at the Capitol calling for stronger rent laws. Here are some photos from the event, and below is some of the news coverage:
- “Lawmakers Arrested at Rent Protest Outside Cuomo’s Office,” WXXI Public Radio, by Karen DeWitt, June 3.
- “Lawmakers Get Arrested Protesting at Governor’s Office for Rent Regulations,” New York Observer, by Jillian Jorgensen, June 3.
- “Pols Arrested in Albany as Rent War Ratchets Up,” The Villager, by Winnie McCroy & Lincoln Anderson, June 4.
- “Dozens Arrested at Capital While Protesting for Rent Control,” News 10 Albany, June 3.
- “More than 50 Arrested in Rent Protest,” Albany Times-Union, by Casey Seiler, June 3. (Includes video)
- “Lawmakers, Council Members Arrested During Housing Rally,” Capital NY, by Josefa Velasquez, June 3.
