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This week, 300 co-op residents stood together at Bell Park Manor Terrace to send a clear message: affordability matters, and the co-op community will not be silent.
We were joined by several elected officials who have been co-op champions: Council Member Linda Lee, Council Member Vickie Paladino, Assemblyman Ed Braunstein, and State Senator Toby Stavisky. They shared the important work they are leading on behalf of co-ops, including: the introduction of the expanded J-51 tax abatement, which would provide critical support to residential buildings throughout the city; and the future of the city's climate mandate, Local Law 97, and the immense challenges it presents for co-op communities striving to balance environmental goals with financial realities.
Additional speakers included leading co-op advocates Bob Friedrich, President of Glen Oaks Village, and Warren Shreiber, President of the Queens Civic Congress. They spoke about the real-world consequences of unfunded mandates on co-op living.
When 300 residents stand together, they become impossible to ignore. Together, we will continue to advocate, organize, and fight for a future where co-op living remains affordable for generations to come.
Stay tuned for announcements about future events coming to a co-op near you!
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