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There will be no residential evictions, and limited commercial evictions, in New York state until Aug. 31.
The state Assembly approved A.7175A in an 89-59, largely party line, vote with Assemblyman Andrew Goodell, R-Jamestown, and Assemblyman Joe Giglio, R-Gowanda, both voting against the legislation. The state Senate approved the legislation 42-21, also in a largely party line vote, with state Sen. George Borrello, R-Sunset Bay, voting against the bill.
The 2021-22 state budget includes $2.3 billion from the federal government to help renters with up to 12 months of rent and utility arrears payments and up to three months prospective rent assistance. Landlords or tenants can begin an application for the money, which is not expected to begin being spent until sometime in May or June.