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amNewYork: Nearly a year later, residents displaced by East Village inferno tearfully implore former landlord to aid them

The Cooper Square Committee hosted a rally with TakeRoot Justice, tenants, elected officials, and other community advocates held a rally pleading for Faith Popcorn stop stalling and engage in meaningful negotiations.

NY1: Rent Guidelines Board votes to freeze rents for six months, then hike rents after

Pilar DeJesus was among the activists to gather in Cooper Square Wednesday and protest new rent hikes. DeJesus, who works as the senior advocacy coordinator at TakeRoot Justice, said her clients cannot afford a rent increase.