If you can call your Councilmember on the phone, please do. If you would be willing to meet with your Councilmember on the issue of lead poisoning, along with other tenants and advocates, let us know. Please write a letter today. Thousands of children depend on you for this help. Sample Letter Hon.
Lead poisoning is a major environmental disease threatening our children.
New York City has over 30,000 cases of lead-poisoned children. Thousands of new cases are reported each year. Even small amounts of lead can cause learning disabilities, hyperactivity, and impaired hearing in children. Intro 205 would be a reasonable and effective way to prevent this tragic childhood-health epidemic in New York City. The bill requires owners to inspect apartments and repair only peeling lead-paint conditions.