The Alternative To Economic and Housing Displacement Inc.

08/28/2026

Grateful beyond words to be in a position to send money for tablets to:

Auburn Correctional Facility
Bedford Hills Correctional Facility
Cape Vincent Correctional Facility
Clinton Correctional Facility
Green Haven Correctional Facility
Fishkill Correctional Facility

35 more facilities to grand to-

Your tax-deductible donation is urgently needed. It wasn’t the inmates’ fault that correctional staff walked off their posts. Nearly two years later, the court-mandated programs have yet to resume. To make matters worse, lost, damaged, and broken tablets now cost $130 to replace.

These tablets are essential for inmates to communicate with children, elderly, and infirm relatives, as well as to participate in certificate-earning programs. The connections made while incarcerated reinforce a positive reintegration upon release.

Be a catalyst for safer communities. With 98% of our incarcerated citizens returning to society, we want to ensure they are equipped to become productive members of our communities. Your support can make a significant difference.

Thank you!

08/21/2026

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Undercover Callers Posing as Prospective Tenants Got the Same Answer at Every Single Greystar Property: No Vouchers Greystar, the largest corporate landlor

08/16/2026

So excited to be the sponsor of Families United for Change tablet initiative- sending checks to incarcerated folx to purchase tablets.

Its critical for our incarcerated population to be able to participate in certificate earning programs on their tablets since the illegal strike by correctional staff court/mandated programming has not returned at least they can participate in something positive while locking in cells all day (violation of HALT Law).

Tablets also allow our imprisoned loved ones the ability to send emails to their loved ones, to call home, to download movies and music. Can you imagine seeing officers beat someone to death, hearing that persons pleas for mercy, for help and not being able to speak to your loved ones for comfort?

It is imperative that our incarcerated loved ones have a line of communication for their own safety & sanity. North Star made this small grant possible and I cannot thank them enough! We need to keep up this work!

Facilities serviced thus far:

Cape Vincent Correctional Facility
Clinton Correctional Facility
Green Gaven Correctional Facility

On July 15 a memo was issued to our incarcerated loved ones: Tablets will now cost $130.

If you are able to make a tax deductible donation of $130. To purchase a life-saving tablet please make your check memo: purchase tablet payable to:

Alternative to Economic and Housing Displacement Inc.
255 Orange St., Suite 203
Albany, NY 12210

PayPal: [email protected]
Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo:
-Long-112
Apple Pay
(518) 526-9945

Our returning citizens thank you 🙏🏽

08/10/2026

MORE of my Tenant tips:

Let’s chat about -Security Deposits: What the Law Allows:

One of the most common sources of landlord-tenant conflict is the security deposit.

Per NYS General Obligations Law Section 7-108 (paraphrasing)

Maximum deposit A Tenant can only be charged One month’s rent! So if the rent is $1000, the security deposit cannot be more than $1,000.

Return deadline 14 days after tenant vacates the landlord must return the security deposit.

If the landlord wants to keep a portion of the security deposit s/he must provide an itemized statement detailing what damages other than normal wear & tear was needed to be fixed with the security deposit.

If the landlord fails to provide the itemized statement detailing what damages were found in the apartment and how much it costs to repair , the landlord forfeits the right to keep any portion.

Additionally, if the landlord doesn’t return the deposit within 14 days or provide an itemized statement explaining how the security deposit was used to pay for damages, the tenant may sue the landlord in civil court for DOUBLE the amount of the security deposit

For example: if the security deposit was $1000 the tenant gives the landlord 30 day notice , (makes a video on their phone or other device of the condition of the apt) then moves out if the landlord doesn’t give the tenant itemized list of damages the tenant can sue the landlord for $2000 (double the security deposit) & win every time.

Key point: A landlord cannot charge more than one month’s rent as a security deposit. If a landlord withholds the deposit without a proper itemized statement within 14 days, the tenant may be entitled to the full amount back, regardless of any actual damage.

Tenants should always document the condition of an apartment with dated photographs/ walk-thru videos at move-in and move-out.

Happy Renting!

08/06/2026

Doing my best to mediate civil & landlord/tenant cases today in Schenectady Civil Court a great Judge Falotico

07/31/2026

I forgot to mention on Monday I went to Albany City Court to help prevent evictions, mediate conflict whatever to be of service in some meaningful way.

I got a tenant & a landlord to be together in a private room and the landlord said to the tenant who owes over $11k in back rent that he would allow her to remain in the apt., make a payment plan to pay the arrears because she responded to his texts/calls within 24 hours.

He has a mortgage on the property & depends on the rent when the bank calls him he needs answers -

Communication is key! Stay housed, stay in the know - helpful housing tips! (Text me)

07/28/2026

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07/20/2026

Thank you for your patience as we prepare to launch our informational sessions on tenants’ rights and responsibilities. These sessions will feature guest speakers who will address important topics in advocacy, including:

• Developing effective action plans

• Setting realistic goals

• Engaging with legislators

Additionally, we will focus on building organizational leadership to address both housing issues and challenges within the criminal legal system. We look forward to equipping you with the knowledge and tools needed to make a meaningful impact.

04/27/2026

Shouting out the awesome City of Schenectady for allowing me to present at the Fair Housing seminar

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The mission of the Schenectady Fair Housing Program is to promote and ensure equal housing opportunities to all residents of the City of Schenectady.

04/09/2026

My phone has been busy so I’m offering

Housing Court Tips: if you owe rent that you can’t pay right now #1 speak with your landlord tell them what happened (loss job, unexpected emergency, etc.) and make a good faith payment - whatever you can afford & communication is best. Chances are your landlord has bills (mortgage, taxes, etc) and they are dependent upon your rent to pay their bills as well.