Media Advisory: Press Conference for Housing Justice in Poughkeepsie

MEDIA ADVISORY FOR

Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Contact: Ravi Mangla, rmangla@workingfamilies.org, 585-507-1204

Community Groups, Tenants to Call for Housing Action in Overdue State Budget

With the New York State budget nearly three weeks overdue, Poughkeepsie leaders and tenants will be calling on Governor Hochul to pass a state budget that includes critical tenant protections. Tenants will share experiences fighting rent hikes and evictions and how the current lack of protections are impacting Poughkeepsie families.

WHAT: Press Conference for Housing Justice in the NYS Budget

WHEN: Wednesday, April 19 at 11 AM

WHERE: Poughkeepsie City Hall, 62 Civic Center, Poughkeepsie NY

WHO: For the Many, Community Voices Heard, New York Working Families Party, Housing Justice for All

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