In this episode, the Storytellers tell the story of the late Ms. Noel–an octogenarian tenant who fought fiercely against her eviction with the support of the Flatbush Tenant Coalition. Astra shares her story of growing up without heat and hot water as a child. Ruth Riddick, tenant leader and steering committee member of FTC, joins as guest. Hosts: Astra, Denaesja, Fatumata
References:
- Greg David and Rachel Holiday Smith (June 21, 2022) Retrieved from The City https://www.thecity.nyc/housing/2022/6/21/23177932/rent-guidelines-board-increase
- NYC Rent Guidelines Board (2021-2022) https://rentguidelinesboard.cityofnewyork.us/2021-22-apartment-loft-order-53/
- NYC Rent Guidelines Board (2022-2023) https://rentguidelinesboard.cityofnewyork.us/2022-23-apartment-loft-order-54/
- Paul Stremple (November 13, 2017). Flatbush Community Gathers to Protest Eviction of Octogenarian Tenant. Retrieved from Bklyner. https://bklyner.com/flatbush-community-gathers-to-protest-eviction-of-octogenarian-tenant/
Producer/Editor: Sarah Guillet.
Project coordinators: Sarah Guillet & Krysten Washington.
Audio Engineer: SoulMarcos Production
Thanks for listening! If you have housing questions or want to organize a tenant association in your building, you can contact Flatbush Tenant Coalition:
Email: flatbushpower@gmail.com
Instagram: @flatbushpower
facebook.com/ FlatbushTenantCoalition
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