Albany Passes ‘Good Cause Eviction,’ In a First for New York
Tenant groups are already turning to other upstate cities that could pass good cause this summer—and that could pave the way for statewide legislation.
Colin Kinniburgh · July 21, 2021

Tenants crowded Albany's Common Council on Monday, as local lawmakers voted on good cause eviction. | Citizen Action

Colin Kinniburgh is a reporter at New York Focus, covering the state’s climate and environmental politics. Over a decade in media, he… more
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