Testimony Archive

Adult Home

Protecting Vulnerable Persons in Residential Facilities Against Abuse and Neglect (4-27-12)

On State’s Enforcement of Laws & Regulations Protecting Adult Home Residents (May 2002)

Consumer

Defining Larger Participants in Consumer Financial Products and Services Markets (4-16-12)

NYC Department of Consumer Affairs Public Hearing on Process Server Practices (June 13, 2008)

New York State Laws on Debt Collection Must be Amended (October 24, 2006)

Debt Collection Practices Can Harm Seniors and People with Mental Disabilities (June 12, 2006)

Housing

Rules Relating to Notification of Mortagee Commencing Action to Recover Residential Property (4-17-12)

Extend Rent Regulations in NYC (3-2-12)

Equal Access to Housing Services Act (March 27, 2008)

Oversight: NYCHA’s Administrative Hearing Process and Judicial Proceedings (1/23/08)

Testimony to NYC Rent Guidelines Board (April 27, 2007)

Seniors Need More Help to Fight Evictions (October 23, 2006)

Remedies for Harassment and Loss of Regulated Tenancies (July 24, 2006)

Rents in SRO Units Should Not be Raised (May 2, 2006)

Preserving Affordable Housing for Disabled Individuals (April 2004)

The Future of Neighborhood and Rural Preservation Programs (January 2005)

Preserving SRO Housing Prevents Homelessness (April 2005)

Legal Services

Preserve Funding for Legal Services for the Working Poor (3-8-12)

Mental Health

Electronic Medical Records will Help Mental Health Consumers (4-10-12)

Preventing Homelessness among New York City’s Mental Health Consumers (April 27, 2006)

Restructuring Delivery of Mental Hygiene Services in New York State (June 2005)

The Critical Need for Legal Services for Mental Health Consumers (March 2005)

Implementation of Half-Fare MetroCard for People with Psychiatric Disabilities a Success (January 2005)

Preserving Affordable Housing for Disabled Individuals (April 2004)

Public Benefits

Abandonment of Requests for a Fair Hearing (3-30-12)

Workplace Justice

Reducing Fines For Street Vending Violations (4-24-12)

Protections for Home Care Workers (3-12-12)