Kingston mayor, at rent reduction rally, says he backs people there

KINGSTON, N.Y. — Mayor Steve Noble said he stands with the people at a rally for rent reduction in Kingston on Tuesday outside of City Hall, but did not specifically say whether he favored the call for rent reduction.

For the Many, a group that supports progressive causes and political candidates, held a press conference Tuesday that attracted 20 people to call for a rent reduction plan, which would be the first in New York state history if it were to be adopted. Noble spoke at the event, which was taking place before the city’s new rent guidelines board was to hold its first public hearing.