Scott Sommer
@scottsommer.bsky.social
Producer/Host WBAI Met Council Housing Notebook, former UAW Region 9A NY Area Director, Dad, proud Brooklyn native. Opinions mine, retweets not an endorsement.
Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 12/29/25 8:00 PM BUH-BYE
Eric Adams HELLO @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! 2025 is a wrap! We'll share our thoughts as we exit the Adams era and start the Mamdani years. And what a year 2025 has been. We want to hear from you as well! Tune in.
Eric Adams HELLO @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! 2025 is a wrap! We'll share our thoughts as we exit the Adams era and start the Mamdani years. And what a year 2025 has been. We want to hear from you as well! Tune in.
December 29, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 12/29/25 8:00 PM BUH-BYE
Eric Adams HELLO @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! 2025 is a wrap! We'll share our thoughts as we exit the Adams era and start the Mamdani years. And what a year 2025 has been. We want to hear from you as well! Tune in.
Eric Adams HELLO @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social! 2025 is a wrap! We'll share our thoughts as we exit the Adams era and start the Mamdani years. And what a year 2025 has been. We want to hear from you as well! Tune in.
Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 12/22 8PM The Kingston Common Council unanimously renewed rent protections. Today, the Mayor vetoed the renewal, jeopardizing the housing of 1200 families. Alderwoman Michele Hirsch and tenant organizer June Nemon bring us the latest.
December 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 12/22 8PM The Kingston Common Council unanimously renewed rent protections. Today, the Mayor vetoed the renewal, jeopardizing the housing of 1200 families. Alderwoman Michele Hirsch and tenant organizer June Nemon bring us the latest.
The way he runs the country he knows we all need to take a toke!
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December 18, 2025 at 8:48 PM
The way he runs the country he knows we all need to take a toke!
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Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 12/15 8PM La Mesa Verde tenants from Queens join us to discuss their landlord, A&E Real Estate, subjecting them to a broad spectrum of unsafe living conditions including mold, collapsing ceilings, and lead paint.
December 15, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 12/15 8PM La Mesa Verde tenants from Queens join us to discuss their landlord, A&E Real Estate, subjecting them to a broad spectrum of unsafe living conditions including mold, collapsing ceilings, and lead paint.
Housing Notebook, M 12/8 8PM, @wbai.org Tenant Sexually Harassed, Landlord Seeks Eviction. A West Side tenant who alleged sexual harassment by building employees is now at risk of eviction. We'll find out about that and the chaotic situation at the building.
December 8, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Housing Notebook, M 12/8 8PM, @wbai.org Tenant Sexually Harassed, Landlord Seeks Eviction. A West Side tenant who alleged sexual harassment by building employees is now at risk of eviction. We'll find out about that and the chaotic situation at the building.
Housing Notebook, @wbai.org M 11/10 8P POST ELECTION WRAP-UP A big night for Democrats and for Freezing the Rent in We'll talk with former NYCCouncil Speaker Christine Quinn, @winnyc.bsky.social President and CEO.
November 10, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Housing Notebook, @wbai.org M 11/10 8P POST ELECTION WRAP-UP A big night for Democrats and for Freezing the Rent in We'll talk with former NYCCouncil Speaker Christine Quinn, @winnyc.bsky.social President and CEO.
Housing Notebook, M 11/3 8PM @wbai.org CELEBRATING MICHAEL McKEE, the indefatigable tenant leader recently passed away. Michael was our go to Election Day Eve guest. This week on Housing Notebook we celebrate him. @tenantbloc.bsky.social
November 3, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Housing Notebook, M 11/3 8PM @wbai.org CELEBRATING MICHAEL McKEE, the indefatigable tenant leader recently passed away. Michael was our go to Election Day Eve guest. This week on Housing Notebook we celebrate him. @tenantbloc.bsky.social
Housing Notebook, M 10/27 8PM @wbai.org 50 YEAR TENANT BEING EVICTED! Fifty years of paying rent and living by the rules are not always good enough when the landlord wants you out! We'll chat with Dolores Williams as she fights her eviction.
October 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Housing Notebook, M 10/27 8PM @wbai.org 50 YEAR TENANT BEING EVICTED! Fifty years of paying rent and living by the rules are not always good enough when the landlord wants you out! We'll chat with Dolores Williams as she fights her eviction.
Housing Notebook @wbai.org 10/20 8P. Three ballot proposals re: affordable housing development are on the ballot. @nyccomptroller.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social and NYCCouncil Finance Chair @justinbrannan.bsky.social have differing views on whether they will help. Tune in!
October 20, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Housing Notebook @wbai.org 10/20 8P. Three ballot proposals re: affordable housing development are on the ballot. @nyccomptroller.bsky.social @bradlander.bsky.social and NYCCouncil Finance Chair @justinbrannan.bsky.social have differing views on whether they will help. Tune in!
Housing Notebook, M 10/13 8:00 PM @wbai.org Rent and eviction protections in Kingston, NY are in jeopardy as a result of recent machinations by the real estate industry and the Mayor. We'll chat with @michelehirsch.bsky.social to find out what's up.
October 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Housing Notebook, M 10/13 8:00 PM @wbai.org Rent and eviction protections in Kingston, NY are in jeopardy as a result of recent machinations by the real estate industry and the Mayor. We'll chat with @michelehirsch.bsky.social to find out what's up.
I have been fortunate to know Tish James since she was a legislative aide in Albany. There is no finer public servant and no person with more integrity. She will not be intimidated by the fascist in the White House. #IstandwithTish
This is nothing more than a continuation of the president’s desperate weaponization of our justice system.
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
I am not fearful — I am fearless.
We will fight these baseless charges aggressively, and my office will continue to fiercely protect New Yorkers and their rights..
October 9, 2025 at 9:49 PM
I have been fortunate to know Tish James since she was a legislative aide in Albany. There is no finer public servant and no person with more integrity. She will not be intimidated by the fascist in the White House. #IstandwithTish
It's October 1st. The federal government may have shut down, but NYC's heat law is now in effect! bit.ly/heathotwater @wbai.org www.metcouncilonhousing.org
October 1, 2025 at 5:19 AM
It's October 1st. The federal government may have shut down, but NYC's heat law is now in effect! bit.ly/heathotwater @wbai.org www.metcouncilonhousing.org
Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 8/18 8PM Kingston, NY's Mayor is alleging that there is no longer a housing emergency threatening rent stabilization. ForTheMany's Brahvan Ranga Jenna Goldstein will discuss its flaws and biases. @tenantbloc.bsky.social
August 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 8/18 8PM Kingston, NY's Mayor is alleging that there is no longer a housing emergency threatening rent stabilization. ForTheMany's Brahvan Ranga Jenna Goldstein will discuss its flaws and biases. @tenantbloc.bsky.social
Housing Notebook, @wbai.org 8/4 8P POTUS signed an Executive Order targeting street homelessness a mere few months after dismantling the national agency charged coordinating a national plan to house the unhoused. @homeless-law.bsky.social joins to discuss housing not jail!
August 4, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Housing Notebook, @wbai.org 8/4 8P POTUS signed an Executive Order targeting street homelessness a mere few months after dismantling the national agency charged coordinating a national plan to house the unhoused. @homeless-law.bsky.social joins to discuss housing not jail!
Housing Notebook M 7/28 8P @wbai.org 266 Kingston tenants scored a major victory last week, stopping their landlord and Mayor from deregulating their apartments;
@michelehirsch.bsky.social joins us. www.metcouncilonhousing.org Dominique Hood about what to do when interacting with hcr.ny.gov
@michelehirsch.bsky.social joins us. www.metcouncilonhousing.org Dominique Hood about what to do when interacting with hcr.ny.gov
July 28, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Housing Notebook M 7/28 8P @wbai.org 266 Kingston tenants scored a major victory last week, stopping their landlord and Mayor from deregulating their apartments;
@michelehirsch.bsky.social joins us. www.metcouncilonhousing.org Dominique Hood about what to do when interacting with hcr.ny.gov
@michelehirsch.bsky.social joins us. www.metcouncilonhousing.org Dominique Hood about what to do when interacting with hcr.ny.gov
Housing Notebook, 7/21/25 8:00 PM @wbai.org GET IN THE GAME WITH MUTUAL AID! Tonight we will talk with Je Butler, the coordinator of the Met Council Mutual Aid Tenant Hotline. Learn how you can join in and help others, and how to be a supportive and encouraging organizer! bit.ly/44Un5dW
July 21, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Housing Notebook, 7/21/25 8:00 PM @wbai.org GET IN THE GAME WITH MUTUAL AID! Tonight we will talk with Je Butler, the coordinator of the Met Council Mutual Aid Tenant Hotline. Learn how you can join in and help others, and how to be a supportive and encouraging organizer! bit.ly/44Un5dW
Housing Notebook, Monday, June 30, 2025 8:00 Pm WBAI 99.5 FM www.wbai.org RENT GUIDELINES BOARD VOTES!
The Rent Guidelines Board votes tonight on the new guideline for over 1 million NYC apartments. We'll have live reports from their meeting.
The Rent Guidelines Board votes tonight on the new guideline for over 1 million NYC apartments. We'll have live reports from their meeting.
June 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Housing Notebook, Monday, June 30, 2025 8:00 Pm WBAI 99.5 FM www.wbai.org RENT GUIDELINES BOARD VOTES!
The Rent Guidelines Board votes tonight on the new guideline for over 1 million NYC apartments. We'll have live reports from their meeting.
The Rent Guidelines Board votes tonight on the new guideline for over 1 million NYC apartments. We'll have live reports from their meeting.
We live in the Fourth Reich.
Here's a longer video of Brad Lander's detention just now inside 26 Federal Plaza as he tried to walk a man out of immigration court, by masked federal agents.
June 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
We live in the Fourth Reich.
Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 6/2 8P RGB CHANGES COURSE? REMEMBERING TOM ROBBINS. NYC Rent Guidelines Board, adjusted its proposal for rent stabilized tenants. Journalist Gregg B. Smith joins to remember Tom Robbins, iconic New York journalist and WBAI producer/host.
June 2, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 6/2 8P RGB CHANGES COURSE? REMEMBERING TOM ROBBINS. NYC Rent Guidelines Board, adjusted its proposal for rent stabilized tenants. Journalist Gregg B. Smith joins to remember Tom Robbins, iconic New York journalist and WBAI producer/host.
Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 5/19 8P DC TENANTS ORGANIZE TO BUY THEIR DEVELOPMENT Tenants in DC are on the move to buy their development under DC's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Park East Affordable Housing Cooperative Project members will join us.
May 19, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Housing Notebook @wbai.org M 5/19 8P DC TENANTS ORGANIZE TO BUY THEIR DEVELOPMENT Tenants in DC are on the move to buy their development under DC's Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act. Park East Affordable Housing Cooperative Project members will join us.
Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 5/12 8P SUPPORT FOR REST ACT GROWS Now that the State Budget has been passed, efforts to pass legislation in Albany to broaden rent regulations and eviction protections is intensifying. We'll find out more with ForTheMany's Brahvan Ranga
May 12, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 5/12 8P SUPPORT FOR REST ACT GROWS Now that the State Budget has been passed, efforts to pass legislation in Albany to broaden rent regulations and eviction protections is intensifying. We'll find out more with ForTheMany's Brahvan Ranga
Housing Notebook www.wbai.org Mon 5/5 8P
NYC Mayor Eric Adams WANTS TO RAISE YOUR RENT - AGAIN! His handpicked Rent Guidelines Board adopted a preliminary rent guideline that would increase rent for over 1 million New Yorkers at a time when a rent freeze is needed. Tune in!
NYC Mayor Eric Adams WANTS TO RAISE YOUR RENT - AGAIN! His handpicked Rent Guidelines Board adopted a preliminary rent guideline that would increase rent for over 1 million New Yorkers at a time when a rent freeze is needed. Tune in!
May 5, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Housing Notebook www.wbai.org Mon 5/5 8P
NYC Mayor Eric Adams WANTS TO RAISE YOUR RENT - AGAIN! His handpicked Rent Guidelines Board adopted a preliminary rent guideline that would increase rent for over 1 million New Yorkers at a time when a rent freeze is needed. Tune in!
NYC Mayor Eric Adams WANTS TO RAISE YOUR RENT - AGAIN! His handpicked Rent Guidelines Board adopted a preliminary rent guideline that would increase rent for over 1 million New Yorkers at a time when a rent freeze is needed. Tune in!
Looks like www.fsis.usda.gov and #RFKJr could be having a food fight soon.
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USDA withdraws a plan to limit salmonella levels in raw poultry
The Agriculture Department says it is withdrawing a plan to limit salmonella bacteria in poultry products.
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April 29, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Looks like www.fsis.usda.gov and #RFKJr could be having a food fight soon.
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Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 4/28 8P Uptown Tenants Town Hall and meet www.metcouncilonhousing.org 's Outreach Coordinator Saba Amare. And time for your calls!
April 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Housing Notebook www.wbai.org M 4/28 8P Uptown Tenants Town Hall and meet www.metcouncilonhousing.org 's Outreach Coordinator Saba Amare. And time for your calls!