"I was incredibly proud to pass my bill, the Housing Access Voucher Program, in the 2025-26 state budget. As Assembly housing chair, I have long championed this legislation, highlighting the desperate need to help the many New Yorkers who are struggling to leave shelter or keep pace with rising rents. With Trump's proposed federal budget cuts, housing vouchers are about to become even more scarce, so it was critical that we created this program"
"I have long believed that government can transform people's lives. That's why we tirelessly work to combat evictions and secure much-needed apartment repairs for tenants. But we also enroll people in public benefits, such as SNAP, fix potholes, lead sanitation tours, tackle rat infestations and even bring people to the doctor! I also introduce legislation to tackle issues that my constituents bring to my attention."
"Housing affordability and habitability. I'm extremely proud of my work in getting Good Cause Eviction and HAVP over the finishing line, but our work is far from over. We must preserve our existing housing stock as we build new units, we need to invest in NYCHA, protect Mitchell-Lama housing, protect against rising insurance rates and protect our social safety net from federal attacks. I have introduced legislation on those issues."
Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal represents Manhattan's 67th Assembly District, including the Upper West Side and parts of Clinton/Hell's Kitchen. Rosenthal secured the Housing Access Voucher Program in the 2025-26 state budget to help New Yorkers leave shelter and keep pace with rising rents amid proposed federal voucher cuts. Her office combats evictions, secures apartment repairs, enrolls residents in benefits like SNAP, conducts lead sanitation tours, fixes potholes, addresses rat infestations, and assists with medical appointments. Rosenthal prioritizes housing affordability and habitability through Good Cause Eviction, HAVP, preserving housing stock, investing in NYCHA, protecting Mitchell-Lama, and defending the social safety net.
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