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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Housing Notebook 9/28, 2026 8:00 PM @wbai.org A HOME WORTH FIGHTING FOR! Filmmaker Natasha Florentino on "A Home Worth Fighting For" and the campaign to save Fulton and Elliot-Chelsea Houses. We'll also hear @nychousing.bsky.social Commish Levy's remarks at at Met Council's all member meeting.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Happy Labor Day! No Housing Notebook tonight, but do tune into @wbai.org from 6P-9P for a special Building Bridges Labor Day Special #KenNashPresente!

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 8/17 8PM Landlords have sued to overturn the NYC Rent Guidelines Board recently enacted rent freeze. Met Council on Housing and others have moved to intervene in the lawsuit. We'll chat with Tim Collins, fmr RGB ED and one of the lawyers working on the case.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

And we're going to do it again tonight friends, Monday 8/10 8 PM @wbai.org

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Housing Notebook, Monday, August 3, 2026 @wbai.org 8:00 PM POWER TO THE TENANTS! Scott and Vajra will touch on various things tonight, and will have plenty of time for your calls.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Housing Notebook, M 7/20 8:00 PM @wbai.org VOCAL-NY FIGHTS FOR HOUSING. We are joined by Milton Perez from @vocal-ny.bsky.social's Homelessness Union to discuss their campaign for a better housed New York.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 6/29 8PM RENT FREEZE! PRO-TENANT PRIMARY NIGHT! Pro-tenant candidates won big on Primary Night, and the Rent Guidelines Board enacted New York City's first two-year rent freeze. We'll chat with TenantsPAC's Esteban Giron. @tenantbloc.bsky.social

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 6/22 8P RGB FINAL VOTE PREVIEW. The NYC Rent Guidelines Board will vote to set new rent guidelines for nearly 1M apartments on Thursday. Rent freeze, anyone? We'll chat with RGB Tenant Representative Sagar Sharma. www.metcouncilonhousing.org

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Housing Notebook, M 6/15 8P @wbai.org The final Rent Guidelines Board hearing is tomorrow & Board votes on new guidelines for nearly 1M apts on 6/25. Former RGB Executive Director Tim Collins joins us on what to expect, and the campaign to #FreezetheRent! @tenantbloc.bsky.social

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Housing Notebook, Monday, June 8, 2026, 8:00 PM WBAI 99.5FM www.wbai.org. We'll have a live report from the Rent Guidelines Board Bronx hearing as tenants continue the campaign for a rent freeze.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Housing Notebook @wbai.org Monday, April 27, 2026 8:00 PM BUILDING POWER FOR A BETTER NEW YORK Tonight we talk with leaders from Community Action for Safe Apartments and their efforts to build a stronger and better New York for all tenants.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

For those in CD-10 who think Dan Goldman is a progressive, or good enough liberal, think again. Just another corporate Dem. Vote for @bradlander.bsky.social for a true people's progressive. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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For Democrats, fighting Trump isn’t enough anymore | Bhaskar Sunkara

A New York congressional primary is exposing the gap between Democrats who want to fight Trump and Democrats who want to fight for something

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 3/30 8PM Landlords in the Hudson Valley continue their crusade to eradicate rent and eviction protections, this time suing to nullify the Kingston,NY continuing the Emergency Tenant Protection Act. June Nemon will update us.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 3/23 8P MAKE 'EM PAY! It's time for the wealthy corporations, landlords to pay their fair share. New York's structural budget deficit is due to years of corporate welfare and unjustified tax breaks. The Peoples Plan NYC's Zara Nasir joins us.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 3/16, 2026 8:00 PM Andrea Shapiro, www.metcouncilonhousing.org Director of Programs and Advocacy, has just celebrated ten years at MCH so she's joining us tonight to reflect back on the fight for tenants rights and look forward! She's always looking forward.

Andrea Shapiro speaks through a bullhorn.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

Housing Notebook, @wbai.org M 3/2 8 PM "Rabble Rousers," about www.metcouncilonhousing.org Francis Goldin, airing on PBS Ch. 13 in NYC at 10P tonight. We'll chat with those who knew her and carry on her work today to expand community land trusts. @neweconomyproject.bsky.social

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Housing Notebook, M 2/16 8:00PM @wbai.org FLEX YOUR TENANT ELECTORAL MUSCLE! Tonight we are joined by Charlie Dibe and Saba Amare who will discuss how tenants can flex their electoral muscle in this critical year of statewide and midterm elections.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 1/26 8:00PM -- WE JUST DONT KNOW WHERE TO START There's just so much going on in the world, we just dont know where to start. We are going a bit off topic tonight to talk about the state of the world and want to hear your thoughts.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Housing Notebook, M 1/19 8:00 PM @WBAI SAVE FULTON ELLIOTT-CHELSEA HOUSES The residents of Fulton and Elliott-Chelsea Houses are battling demolition and privitizaion of their homes. We'll speak with journalist Steve Wishnia and tenant leaders to hear the latest. @Met_Council

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 12/29/25 8:00 PM BUH-BYE Eric Adams HELLO @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! 2025 is a wrap! We'll share our thoughts as we exit the Adams era and start the Mamdani years. And what a year 2025 has been. We want to hear from you as well! Tune in.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 22/12/2025

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 12/22 8PM The Kingston Common Council unanimously renewed rent protections. Today, the Mayor vetoed the renewal, jeopardizing the housing of 1200 families. Alderwoman Michele Hirsch and tenant organizer June Nemon bring us the latest.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 12/15 8PM La Mesa Verde tenants from Queens join us to discuss their landlord, A&E Real Estate, subjecting them to a broad spectrum of unsafe living conditions including mold, collapsing ceilings, and lead paint.

La Mesa Verde Tenants Rally - November 8, 2025

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Housing Notebook, M 12/8 8PM, @wbai.org Tenant Sexually Harassed, Landlord Seeks Eviction. A West Side tenant who alleged sexual harassment by building employees is now at risk of eviction. We'll find out about that and the chaotic situation at the building.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Housing Notebook, @wbai.org M 11/10 8P POST ELECTION WRAP-UP A big night for Democrats and for Freezing the Rent in We'll talk with former NYCCouncil Speaker Christine Quinn, @winnyc.bsky.social President and CEO.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

Housing Notebook, M 11/3 8PM @wbai.org CELEBRATING MICHAEL McKEE, the indefatigable tenant leader recently passed away. Michael was our go to Election Day Eve guest. This week on Housing Notebook we celebrate him. @tenantbloc.bsky.social

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Housing Notebook, M 10/27 8PM @wbai.org 50 YEAR TENANT BEING EVICTED! Fifty years of paying rent and living by the rules are not always good enough when the landlord wants you out! We'll chat with Dolores Williams as she fights her eviction.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

Housing Notebook @wbai.org 10/20 8P. Three ballot proposals re: affordable housing development are on the ballot. @nyccomptroller.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social and NYCCouncil Finance Chair @justinbrannan.bsky.social have differing views on whether they will help. Tune in!

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

Housing Notebook, M 10/13 8:00 PM @wbai.org Rent and eviction protections in Kingston, NY are in jeopardy as a result of recent machinations by the real estate industry and the Mayor. We'll chat with @michelehirsch.bsky.social to find out what's up.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

I have been fortunate to know Tish James since she was a legislative aide in Albany. There is no finer public servant and no person with more integrity. She will not be intimidated by the fascist in the White House. #IstandwithTish

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

It's October 1st. The federal government may have shut down, but NYC's heat law is now in effect! bit.ly/heathotwater @wbai.org www.metcouncilonhousing.org

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 8/18 8PM Kingston, NY's Mayor is alleging that there is no longer a housing emergency threatening rent stabilization. ForTheMany's Brahvan Ranga Jenna Goldstein will discuss its flaws and biases. @tenantbloc.bsky.social

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Housing Notebook, M 8/11 8P @wbai.org while cutting housing assistance and programs combatting homelessness, #POTUS uses the homeless crisis and the (declining) crime rate in DC to take over law enforcment in the District and send the homeless "FAR from the Capital."

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 04/08/2025

Housing Notebook, @wbai.org 8/4 8P POTUS signed an Executive Order targeting street homelessness a mere few months after dismantling the national agency charged coordinating a national plan to house the unhoused. @homeless-law.bsky.social joins to discuss housing not jail!

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Housing Notebook M 7/28 8P @wbai.org 266 Kingston tenants scored a major victory last week, stopping their landlord and Mayor from deregulating their apartments; @michelehirsch.bsky.social joins us. www.metcouncilonhousing.org Dominique Hood about what to do when interacting with hcr.ny.gov

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

Housing Notebook, 7/21/25 8:00 PM @wbai.org GET IN THE GAME WITH MUTUAL AID! Tonight we will talk with Je Butler, the coordinator of the Met Council Mutual Aid Tenant Hotline. Learn how you can join in and help others, and how to be a supportive and encouraging organizer! bit.ly/44Un5dW

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Housing Notebook, Monday, June 30, 2025 8:00 Pm WBAI 99.5 FM www.wbai.org RENT GUIDELINES BOARD VOTES! The Rent Guidelines Board votes tonight on the new guideline for over 1 million NYC apartments. We'll have live reports from their meeting.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 6/2 8P RGB CHANGES COURSE? REMEMBERING TOM ROBBINS. NYC Rent Guidelines Board, adjusted its proposal for rent stabilized tenants. Journalist Gregg B. Smith joins to remember Tom Robbins, iconic New York journalist and WBAI producer/host.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 5/19 8P DC TENANTS ORGANIZE TO BUY THEIR DEVELOPMENT Tenants in DC are on the move to buy their development under DC's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Park East Affordable Housing Cooperative Project members will join us.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 5/12 8P SUPPORT FOR REST ACT GROWS Now that the State Budget has been passed, efforts to pass legislation in Albany to broaden rent regulations and eviction protections is intensifying. We'll find out more with ForTheMany's Brahvan Ranga

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Housing Notebook www.wbai.org Mon 5/5 8P NYC Mayor Eric Adams WANTS TO RAISE YOUR RENT - AGAIN! His handpicked Rent Guidelines Board adopted a preliminary rent guideline that would increase rent for over 1 million New Yorkers at a time when a rent freeze is needed. Tune in!

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 4/28 8P Uptown Tenants Town Hall and meet www.metcouncilonhousing.org 's Outreach Coordinator Saba Amare. And time for your calls!

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 4/21 8P DC SAYS CUT, CUT, CUT TO HOUSING PROGRAMS! #POTUS & #DOGE operatives cutting HUD programs and elsewhere throughout the country that help keep people housed. Tune in for the latest and bring your thoughts and ideas!

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Housing Notebook @wbai.org Monday, April 14th, 8:00 PM ET Tonight a special Housing Notebook as we go across the pond and visit with the London Renters Union to learn about their struggle for decent affordable housing and increased rights for tenants.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 4/7 8P FREEZE THE RENT! Rents are rising Kathy Hochul, Eric Adams silent and POTUS attacks housing programs. Rent Guidlines Board is deliberating, tenants demand a rent freeze. We'll talk w/RGB Tenant Member Adan Soultren for the latest.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Housing Notebook M 3/31 8PM www.wbai.org OHEBSHALOM TENANTS FIGHT ON! The tenants of 705 and 709 West 170th Street are not backing down. They were back in court looking to hold their landlord accountable for his life as one of New York's worst landlords.

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Scott Sommer @scottsommer.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

I have been DOGEd. Phone exploding with calls, labor/management outraged over FMCS gutted. It is not about efficiency, what is best for the public, the economy, the business community or labor. It's about destroying service for the public good. Need a mediator? www.theguardian.com/business/202...

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Doge shutters federal workplace mediator agency after Trump order

Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service, independent labor peacemaker, makes up just 0.0014% of US budget

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