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#2101: NY Passes New Eviction Protections & NYS Lawmaker Wants Elected Officials To Wait Their Turn For The COVID Vaccine | The Legislative Gazette

by | Jan 1, 2021

The Legislative Gazette Podcast
The Legislative Gazette
#2101: NY Passes New Eviction Protections & NYS Lawmaker Wants Elected Officials To Wait Their Turn For The COVID Vaccine | The Legislative Gazette
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On Monday, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed legislation providing new protections for tenants unable to make rent payments due to pandemic-related job losses and other financial challenges. Our political observer Dr. Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on the legislation, and the upcoming U.S. Senate runoff elections in Georgia. Also, A New York state assemblyman plans to introduce legislation barring elected officials from getting a COVID-19 vaccine ahead of priority groups.