This series consists of motion picture films collected or maintained by the Assembly Radio-Television Photography Unit. Subjects of the films are typically activities of the legislature or social issues including gambling, rent control, and teenage drinking. Of particular interest are two editions of "Eye On Albany" that deal with the issue of rent control in the early 1960s.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Majority Radio-Television and Photography Unit
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New York State Assembly transcript of Assembly debate on rent control
Series Number
L0147
Summary
The series consists of a verbatim transcript of the May 26, 1971 New York State Assembly floor debate on Assembly bill #7078. The bill, which was passed by both houses of the legislature and signed into law as Chapter 371 of the Laws of 1971, extended state emergency housing rent control for a two-year period and provided for decontrol of those apartments left voluntarily by the occupant.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly
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New York State Assembly Standing Committee on Housing hearing files
Series Number
L0148
Summary
The testimony in this series was given by local government housing agencies; lending institutions; real estate and developer associations; tenant and homeowner associations; civic, religious and community groups; and senior citizen groups. Testimony focuses on neighborhood preservation, rent control, low-incoming financing, and the role of government in developing housing. Nearly all the records relate to New York City. Also included are draft legislation, reports, press clippings, and press releases.
Creator
New York (State). Legislature. Assembly. Standing Committee on Housing
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