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Brian Kavanagh

Chair, Committee on Housing, Construction and Community Development

( D ) 27th Senate District

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April 16, 2026

April 7: Manhattan Detention Complex Demolition and Construction Working Group

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A high-angle view looking down a New York City street canyon on an overcast, foggy day. On the left, a historic brick building is covered in construction scaffolding. On the right, a modern high-rise residential building with balconies. The street below is active with yellow taxis, pedestrians, and a Chick-fil-A visible at street level. Skyscrapers disappear into the fog in the background.
March 26, 2026

Kavanagh, Braunstein, Legislators, Property Owners, Housing and Environmental Advocates Call for Extending and Improving J-51 Tax Incentive for Multi-Family Housing Upgrades

  • Housing,
  • Property Tax
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March 24, 2026

March 20, 2026: Battery Park City Construction Advisory Committee Meeting

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Alt text: Senator Brian Kavanagh speaks at a podium outside New York City Hall during a rally marking the launch of the Housing Access Voucher Program (HAVP). Standing with him are Assemblymember Linda Rosenthal, Assemblymember Jessica González-Rojas, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal, and Christopher Mann of Win. Housing advocates and community members stand on the steps behind them holding signs reading “Housing Is a Human Right” and banners from organizations including VOCAL-NY and Volunteer
March 6, 2026

Kavanagh, Rosenthal, Lawmakers, Advocates Celebrate Official Launch of the Housing Access Voucher Program

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  • Affordable Housing,
  • Homelessness,
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Food Additives Press Conference
March 5, 2024

Senator Kavanagh and Assemblymember Kelles introduce bills to protect New Yorkers from dangerous food additives—known and unknown

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Senate Legislative Package to Fight Discrimination in Housing

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Investigative Report on Long Island Housing Discrimination

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Senate Passes Strongest Tenant Protections In State History

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