New York State Insider: Albany Bureau: Sen. Kavanagh & AM Epstein to Hold Press Rally Supporting Bill that Legalizes ADUs.

 

APRIL 28, 2022

Assembly Member Epstein and Senator Kavanagh Hold Press Rally in Support of  Bill Empowering New York City to Safely Legalize Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs).

 

Bill could create tenant protections for over 100,000 New Yorkers living in basement apartments.

 

What: Rally to Pass A9802/S8783  

 

Who: Assemblymember Harvey Epstein,  Senator  Brian Kavanagh,  Senator Andrew Gounardes, New York City Chief Housing Officer Jessica Katz,  Comptroller Brad Lander,  CM Shekhar Krishnan,  Assemblymember Yuh-Line Niou,  Assemblymember Deborah Glick, Assemblymember Emily Gallagher, Assemblymember Yudelka Tapia, Beth Finkel, State Director NY AARP, Representatives from the BASE Campaign, Cypress Hills Local Development, Chhaya CDC

 

When:  TODAY, 4/28 at 1:00 PM

 

Where: Diversity Plaza (73-19 37th Rd, Flushing, NY 11372)

 

Why:  New York City advocated for a state law change to allow it to address the legalization of existing ADUs, including basement apartments, in the context of the state budget. While the measure was not included in the final budget, Assemblymember Epstein, Senator Kavanagh, their colleagues at the state and city level, and advocates are partnering with the City to advance legislation to safely legalize basement units before the end of the 2022 state legislative session.