First hour: Updates surrounding "good cause" eviction legislation in New York State
Second hour: Discussing the therapeutic benefits of humor
Rochester City Council recently voted against good cause eviction" legislation. The City of Albany was the first in the state to pass such legislation, which lists ten reasons that landlords can evict a tenant. Supporters say the law guards against venal landlords who mistreat tenants. In Albany, three landlords have sued, saying that cities don't have the right to make such legal changes -- only the state does. In Rochester, City Council Member Mitch Gruber has argued that it would be a bad idea to pass a similar law until the Albany lawsuit is settled; Gruber says Rochester would also go to court and potentially spend thousands of dollars. Supporters of a Rochester law say that every city getting on board puts upward pressure on the state to act. So what is the "good cause" landscape, and where might it go next? Our guests include:
- Matthew Drouin, broker and president of ROC Real Capital, and partner at OakGrove Development
- Mary Lupien, vice president of Rochester City Council
Then in our second hour, can the arts and humor, in particular, have therapeutic benefits? According to the Mayo Clinic, humor can stimulate many organs, activate and relieve stress response, soothe tension, improve the immune system, and relieve pain. This hour, our guests share their experiences using humor to help them deal with health challenges. They also preview an upcoming comedy show titled “Laughter is the Best Medicine.” Our guests:
- Annie Murphy, associate director of development at Pluta Cancer Center Foundation, and breast cancer survivor
- Sara Shipley, stand up comedian
- Tiffany Staropoli, producer/director, and Stage IV colon cancer survivor
- Tysharda Thomas, associate broker for New 2 U Homes LLC, and colon cancer survivor
- Todd Youngman, stand up comedian
