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April 2019
KTU April Meeting: Documenting Repairs
"Reparo!" Oh, if it were only that easy... For those of us NOT living in the wizarding world, KTU's April meeting will focus on showing tenants how to document repair issues in their homes and what to keep an eye out for before moving in. Also, we're changing things up a bit for this meeting and asking tenants to bring photos of their current ( or past) repair issues, if any, to the meeting. Light refreshments will be served. Translation…
Find out more »May 2019
May Day Celebration and March for Solidarity
Join the Kingston Tenants Union and other grassroots organizations for a May Day celebration and March that will center the voices of the housing insecure and homeless, as well as workers, immigrants, people of color, Latinx, LGBTIQ+ in a show of solidarity for expanded tenants rights and protection against displacement from our homes. The rally will conclude with a march to the City of Kingston Common Council's Homeless and Housing Insecure hearing scheduled for 6:30 p.m., which will be held…
Find out more »Kingston Free Brake Light Replacement
Volunteers from the Mid-Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists of America will repair brake lights free of charge for area residents on May 11 in the Citizen Action parking lot at the intersection of Grand Street and Prince Street. This free event is the second in a series of direct actions organized to benefit the greater community and build solidarity among the working class. This public service aims to help local residents retain access to reliable transportation and to prevent unnecessary police…
Find out more »30 Days Notice Rally: State Capitol
New York's rent laws will expire on June 15th, 2019. Join us on May 14th at the State Capitol as we give our elected officials a 30 Days Notice to pass Universal Rent Control! We are tired of greedy landlords evicting tenants, raising rent, and displacing families. We will not accept the Governor and legislators valuing real estate money over the lives of tenants and New Yorkers. We will hold a rally and a march at the capitol as we…
Find out more »Join Kingston Citizens for SEQR 101
What is the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR) and how does it help to guide state and local government decisions? KingstonCitizens.org presents a public educational panel and discussion "SEQR 101" where residents are invited to learn all about the SEQR process and to have their questions answered. With guest panelist Jennifer O'Donnell, City of Kingston resident, urban planner and local government specialist at the Department of State. This is a free event and will be filmed by The Kingston…
Find out more »Testify on Housing to NYS Senate in Newburgh
Our NYS Senate needs to hear the experiences of Kingston renters. There's going to be a hearing on May 23 in Newburgh that will be the most convenient way for us to be heard. It's on: Thursday, May 23, from 2:30-8:00 PM in the Hudson Valley at the Newburgh Armory Unity Center, 321 South William Street, Newburgh, NY 12550. To sign up, fill out the Google form here.
Find out more »August 2019
Power, Politics and Planning: Gentrification
Featuring a Video Screening and Discussion with Cities:Skylines Youtuber Justin Roczniak (aka Donoteat)! Learn how about the problems of displacement, urban planning, luxury development, and the solutions, like rent control, community land trusts, good cause eviction law, and more, from the #1 leftist Cities:Skylines Youtuber. “Roczniak delves deep into the relationship between historical facts and the cities that are created in the wake of that history.” - Kotaku “Informative, thought-provoking and aesthetically riveting… Roczniak actively invites your consideration as he…
Find out more »Understanding New Tenants Laws & Your Rights
Steve Gottlieb presentation will focus "2019 New Tenants Laws" Breaking it down in sections: Evictions, Security Deposit and so much more. Steve will also be available to answer questions after the presentation.
Find out more »Housing Resource Fair
The goal of the Housing Resource Fair is to connect, tenants, landlords and homeowners with the resources that will help them stay housed. Workshops include: • Understanding The New Rent Laws: A Workshop For Both Landlords And Tenants • First-Time Homebuyers Workshop • Learn How To Fight Home Foreclosure • Community resources for Tenants, Landlords and Homeowners!!
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