• State of The People 2020

    Public Advocate Jumaane D. Williams recently delivered his inaugural State of the People Address,discussing a wide range of issues facing the people of New York City, uplifting their voices, and discussing solutions. During the speech, he highlighted issues of justice in housing, in law enforcement, in environmental sustainability, in education, in civic engagement and more.

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  • 2019 Worst Landlords List

    Public Advocate Williams released his 2019 Worst Landlords Watchlist, which spotlights the top 100 most egregiously negligent landlords in New York City.

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  • Get Help

    The Constituent Services team of the Public Advocate's office assists with complaints and inquiries involving government-related services and regulations. The team provides information and referrals, working closely with City agencies, to find solutions to resolve your situation.

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  • Intro 800 – Paid Time Off

    Every hard-working employee needs and deserves paid time off to address their health, family and other fundamental life needs. The U.S. is the only economically advanced country which does not guarantee paid personal time for workers.

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