Community Voices Heard-Poughkeepsie

01/24/2022

Hey Community! See below for free COVID tests opportunity:

Assemblyman Jonathan Jacobson is doing a free Covid-19 test giveaway Thursday, January 27th, at the Family Partnership Center located at 29 North Hamilton St. Poughkeepsie, NY 12601, from 4 pm-530pm.

All are welcome, contact the Assemblyman's office for more info!

01/16/2022

Join members of Community Voices Heard and tenants across New York state for a mass meeting to talk about how we can protect each other from evictions and organize for the rights and housing we deserve!!

Elected officials in Albany let New York's eviction moratorium expire last week without passing any protections to support tenants. Join Housing Justice for All, tenant attorneys, and organizers to talk about what is next in the fight against evictions and homelessness. We'll talk about: What to do....

01/14/2022

The NY eviction moratorium expires TOMORROW and Governor Kathy Hochul and the Legislature plan to do NOTHING about it! They're going back to their warm homes while 255, 000 of us are at risk of losing ours **in the middle of winter and a COVID surge**.
Sign our petition and tell them they must pass statewide Good Cause eviction protections NOW!

**Tell Your Legislators: We need Good Cause Eviction protections NOW!** **New York's statewide eviction moratorium expires on Saturday and our state government has NO PLAN to protect tenants who are at risk of no-cause evictions and rent increases. If Albany doesn't act, 225,000 New Yorkers could lo...

01/12/2022

Want to support tenants' rights? In need of some comic relief in these difficult times? Watch and share this great New York Times video about our Good Cause bill featuring CVH member Diamond Marie Mima!!!

The comedian and journalist Jeff Seal takes to the streets to rally support for a little-known bill that would protect millions of New Yorkers from unjust evictions. But a powerful lobby stands in its way.

09/03/2021

WE WON!!!
Because CVH members and tenants like you came together and demanded it, lawmakers extended the NY eviction moratorium to 2022! Now we’re fighting for permanent tenant protections and rents we can afford in Poughkeepsie. Click here to help us build more tenant power: https://mailchi.mp/cvhaction/rentmoratoriumextended

06/04/2021

💥BREAKING: Tenants from all corners of the country are launching a historic campaign for a National Tenants Bill of Rights! Join us for a mass organizing call on June 10th to find out how you can be a part of the campaign.

Join tenants, public housing residents, and unhoused leaders from the Homes Guarantee Campaign in launching our historic stepping stone campaign for a National Tenants' Bill of Rights. We'll spend time discussing what it means to be a tenant in America and how we can set the stage for a century of r...

05/03/2021

There is a temporarily lapse in the NYS but and are working on renewing it!

KNOW YOUR TENANT RIGHTS!
🏘️Only a judge can sign a warrant to evict.
🏘️Only a Sheriff can change your locks.
☎️ 845-541-1122 with questions/concerns.

04/19/2021

New rental assistance funding is available through Hudson River Housing--priority deadline for the lottery is May 17th!

As the initial weeks of COVID-19 have turned into months, and an increasingly uncertain future, we remain committed to meeting the immediate needs of households facing housing insecurity, and developing strategies to ensure long-term housing affordability across our region. Our staff continues to wo...

04/16/2021

Who gets to live and thrive in Poughkeepsie?? Do you see yourself in these pictures??
On Tuesday, April 20th, at 7pm the PK Planning Board will consider multiple development proposals-totaling over 300 apartments-in downtown that make no mention of 'affordable' housing. If you're concerned about this, register below and contact us!
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNqORZbA6VD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

11/09/2020

Congratulations Juanita Lewis!

Join us in congratulating our very own Juanita Lewis on being recognized on City and State NY’s Power 100 in ! We are so proud of her for this well deserved honor!

https://www.cityandstateny.com/articles/power-list/power-100/westchester-power-100-51-100.html

11/03/2020