New York Extends Some Relief For Renters Hit Hard By Pandemic
(WorldNews Sport)

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) — Though evictions are still on hold in New York State, housing advocates are worried about the fate of an estimated 14,000 renters who faced eviction before the coronavirus pandemic. Courts spokeswoman Lucian Chalfen said Friday that the state’s stay of evictions is still in effect through a March 16 order signed by the state’s chief administrative judge. The announcement comes as housing advocates including The Legal Aid Society hope New York courts will heed Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call for “no evictions” amid the pandemic. This week, Cuomo said a new state law makes clear that no evictions are allowed while New York is in a...