NYC's Local Law 97: Linda Lee's Bill to Help Co-Ops, Condos Gains Steam

"Co-op and condo owners say New York City's landmark climate law is saddling them with bills worth tens of thousands of dollars to fund environmentally friendly upgrades, which is fueling a push to soften restrictions on building emissions," reported WNYC's Gothamist.. "City Councilmember Linda Lee (D-Oakland Gardens, Glen Oaks, Queens Village), is the lead sponsor of the proposed amendment to Local Law 97. She’s secured 24 other sponsors – just one shy of a majority in the Council. 'A lot of the folks who live in the co-ops and condos are already working-class, middle-income folks,' Lee said. 'It's people that are teachers, labor union workers, seniors who are downsizing and on fixed incomes, as well as a lot of young families that are just starting off.'"