Posted on December 15, 2022 by Tandy Lau in Amsterdam News Amsterdam News, By Tandy Lau Fair Chance for Housing may finally get a fair chance in New York City. Last Thursday, the proposed bill—which would make criminal history background checks of prospective tenants by landlords an unlawful, discriminatory practice—was brought in front of the Committee on Civil and Human Rights during a City Council hearing. Ahead of the meeting, a rally was held at City Hall drumming up momentum for the act. Read more…
