In fact, even after Silver and Skelos were indicted and their relationships with Litwin's Glenwood Corp. revealed, Cuomo and new legislative leaders delivered a blow to tenant groups by enacting what many see as a real - estate - friendly renewal of the rent laws, deflecting pressure from advocates and Mayor Bill de Blasio. (gothamgazette.com)
Nor have repeal measures been included in periodic renewals of the rent laws. (therealdeal.com)
The governor explicitly linked the renewal of rent laws to the 421a tax abatement. (observer.com)