NYS Senate Rent Suspension Proposal

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 24, 2020

Michael Gianaris, New York State Senator (D - 12th, Astoria, LIC, Sunnyside) and deputy majority leader talks about his bill to suspend rent payments for 90 days for residential and small commercial tenants unable to pay due to COVID-19, as well as protect small landlords.

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