Senate Housing Chair Brian Kavanagh on the budget
We unpack funding for rental aid and the creation of affordable housing, as well as what didn't make it in the budget.
Lawmakers question accessibility of residential property insurance
Sen. Brian Kavanagh explains why his chamber is looking into the cost and accessibility of residential property insurance.
Court upholds implementation of local rent regulations
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh discusses the state's top court upholding the implementation of state rental regulations in Kingston.
Senate housing leader discusses budget deal
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh talks about efforts to build new housing and impose new tenant protections in the budget.
Senate housing leader describes priorities for housing deal
Senator Brian Kavanagh discusses "Good Cause," funding for rent vouchers, and rollbacks to the 2019 rental protections.
Senate housing leader talks home creation policies
Sen. Brian Kavanagh, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses initiatives from the governor and housing policies for 2024.
Legislature OKs measure to control rent growth
Sen. Brian Kavanagh, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses two tenant friendly measures approved in June at the Capitol.
Senate Dems prioritize housing vouchers, rent relief and ‘Good Cause’
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses the housing initiatives being championed by the Senate majority.
Hochul looks to double rate of housing creation
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh, a Manhattan Democrat, discusses the governor's plans to build more housing in New York.
New York updates its handgun laws
State Sen. Brian Kavanagh explains the state's new pistol permit process and restrictions on where firearms can be carried.
