Tomorrow Hundreds of Residents Rally for Mayor to Invest in NYCHA

Hundreds of NYCHA Residents and Supporters Will Urge Mayor de Blasio to Allocate $100 Million Annually in NYC Capital Funds for Major Improvements Needed in Public Housing Buildings

The rally comes a month after the historic mobilization of NYCHA tenants to Albany

WHO: Council Member Torres, NYCHA residents, advocates from Real Affordability For All (RAFA), Comptroller Scott Stringer, Borough President Gale Brewer, Council Members

WHAT:  While the State set aside $100 million for NYCHA in its 2015 budget deal, the funds are only a fraction of what’s needed to improve the deplorable conditions in its public housing developments. That’s why tenants are now counting on Mayor Bill de Blasio to continue his support for public housing by committing to a much-needed long-term investment such as a baseline minimum of $100 million annually for NYCHA in the municipal budget.

WHERE: Steps of City Hall

WHEN: Thursday, April 9, 12 noon.