New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams among dozens arrested at rent control protest

Wednesday, June 5, 2019
ALBANY, New York (WABC) -- New video early Wednesday morning showed New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams being arrested in Albany at a protest in support of rent control laws.

Williams, who was taken into custody just outside the doors to Governor Andrew Cuomo's office, was among more than 60 people arrested.
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It came less than two weeks before the state law governing rent-stabilized apartments is due to expire.

Activists want new legislation that protects tenants' rights.
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