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Listen: New York Struggles to Deliver Federal Rent Relief Funding

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson appeared on The Capitol Pressroom to discuss the issues plaguing the State's rent relief distribution.

LAS: Eviction Moratorium Must Once Again Be Extended

A new COVID-19 surge coupled with the sluggish distribution of rent relief funds makes it essential that Albany extend tenant protections beyond August, reports the Norwood News.

LAS Welcomes Pledge to Streamline Rent Relief Process

Advocates appreciate the Governor's attention to fixing the problem with processing applications but need more details, including a plan to address the program's glitchy website, reports THE CITY.

Senator Schumer Tells New York to Expedite Rent Relief

The Legal Aid Society applauded the Senator's leadership, noting that while the program has been taking applications, almost no money has been paid out, according to the New York Daily News.

LAS: New York’s Rental Assistance Efforts Suffering From Anemic Outreach

Lower than expected application numbers suggest Albany’s message to vulnerable New Yorkers is not reaching those who need it most, as reported by Gothamist.

LAS Demands NYS Release Information on Emergency Rental Assistance Applicants

Advocates want to ensure that tenants in the most vulnerable communities have applied for relief, as reported by Univision.

LAS Sounds Alarm Over Low Number of Rent Relief Applications

Advocates expressed concern over a lack of public awareness and cumbersome application process for the program, according to Crain's New York.

LAS Decries Intrusive Behavior by Landlords in Vetting Potential Tenants

Housing advocates warn that invasive practices could function as proxies for forms of discrimination, reports City Limits.

LAS Raises Concerns Over New York’s Troubled COVID-19 Rent Relief Program

Recent technical issues highlight ongoing problems with the beleaguered assistance program, as reported by AP News.

LAS Breaks Down Eviction Moratorium, Rent Relief Program

The Legal Aid Society's Ellen Davidson provides a primer on New York’s eviction moratorium and Rent Relief Program in the Associated Press.