NYC bill would end criminal background checks for prospective tenants

Name: NYC bill would end criminal background checks for prospective tenants
Uploaded: 2022-12-08T17:15:00-0500
Duration: 2 min 13 s
Description: The New York City Council is considering an end to criminal background checks for prospective tenants. Those who support the bill say it gives struggling New Yorkers a second chance. Opponents say it's a major safety risk. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram has more on what the controversial bill would mean for New Yorkers.

The New York City Council is considering an end to criminal background checks for prospective tenants. Those who support the bill say it gives struggling New Yorkers a second chance. Opponents say it's a major safety risk. CBS2's Jennifer Bisram has more on what the controversial bill would mean for New Yorkers.