THE NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON CEASE AND DESIST ZONE IN BROOKLYN

The New York State Department of State’s Division of Licensing will hold a meeting on  Thursday, June 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. to discuss Brooklyn Cease and Desist Zone.

WHAT: This hearing will examine whether homeowners in Kings County are being subjected to intense and repeated solicitations by real estate brokers, salespeople or individuals regularly engaged in the buying and selling of real estate. After the public hearing and investigation, the Department of State will determine whether a defined area should become a cease and desist zone.

 WHEN:   Thursday, June 9, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

 WHERE: Brooklyn Borough Hall

                209 Joralemon Street,

                Brooklyn, NY 11201

                                *** OPEN PRESS ***

The public is invited to attend in person or view online.  

Proof of vaccination and a valid photo i.d. are required all attendees to enter the building.

For convenience and capacity issues the meeting will also be streamed live

Media wishing to attend the meeting in person are encouraged to RSVP the Department of State’s press office at 212-417-5801 or [email protected].  

For those looking to testify in person please RSVP to this address: [email protected]

Please limit in person testimony to no more than 2 minutes per person.

For those wishing to submit testimony, please send to this email address: [email protected]

Walk-ins will be permitted on a first-come, first-served basis to the extent that seating capacity and time allow.

Individuals who attend but who do not wish to speak or remain for the entire hearing will be able to drop off written remarks and evidence at the hearing with the Department of State.

For those unable to attend, evidence and testimony may be submitted directly to the Department of State. Information and instructions for online submission are available on the Department’s website at: https://dos.ny.gov/cease-and-desist-zones. Additional information (such as copies of solicitations) can also be sent to the Department of State by sending the same to: NYS Department of State, 123 William Street, 20th Fl., New York, NY 10038 Attn: Office of General Counsel.

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