Our Allies

Shalom tenants are grateful for the active support offered by our allies.

Cooper Square Committee
This 501c3 tenant organization has actively supported the Shalom Tenants Alliance by providing meeting space, the services of a tenant organizer, and by serving as the "fiscal conduit" for grants and donations we receive.

New York State Senator Liz Krueger
In addition to ongoing support and participation in our activitities, Krueger initiated government investigations into the Shaloms' business practices and in 2004 wrote a letter supporting our Manhattan Delegation grant proposal..

Former City Council Member Margarita Lopez
In 2005 Lopez provided a $3000 grant to assist with our organizing and defense efforts.

City Council Speaker Christine Quinn
In 2005 Quinn provided a $3000 grant to assist with our organizing and defense efforts.

New York State Senator Thomas Duane
In addition to ongoing support and participation in Shalom Tenant Alliance activitities and strong advocacy for individual Shalom tenants, Duane organized a large-scale Shalom Tenants organizing meeting in the summer of 2005.

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
In addition to ongoing support and participation in our activitities (including making arrangements for meeting space), in 2005 Stringer wrote a letter supporting our Manhattan Delegation grant proposal.

New York State Assembly Member Pete Grannis
In addition to ongoing support and participation in our activitities, Grannis assigned dedicated resources to assist with key Shalom Tenants Alliance actions.

New York State Assembly Member Jonathan Bing
In addition to ongoing support and participation in the Shalom Tenants Alliance's activities, Bing has provided reliable and energetic support to individual Shalom tenants and buildings.

Former Manhattan Borough President C. Virginia Fields
In 2005, Fields's office has played a crucial role in assisting Shalom tenants with individual building issues.

Former City Council Member Eva Moskowitz
Since 2005 Moskowitz has actively participated in Shalom Tenants Alliance organizing activitities, and she has been especially helpful to senior Shalom tenants in her district.

Local 32BJ
This labor union representing building service workers was crucial in early organizing efforts, particularly in Upper West Side and Harlem buildings.

Public Advocate Betsy Gotbaum
Gotbaum was also crucial in early organizing efforts, particularly in Upper West Side and Harlem buildings. In addition, she has been responsive and actively helpful to tenants in individual Shalom buildings.

New York State Assembly Member Danny O'Donnell
O'Donnell was very supportive in the Shalom Tenants Alliance's early organizing efforts.

New York State Senator Eric Schneiderman
Schneiderman was very supportive in the Shalom Tenants Alliance's early organizing efforts.

Former City Council Member Philip Reed
Reed was very supportive in the Shalom Tenants Alliance's early organizing efforts.

Former City Council Member Bill Perkins
Perkins was very supportive in the Shalom Tenants Alliance's early organizing efforts.

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