A MARTINEZ, HOST:

Some federal aid to help renters during the pandemic hasn’t arrived yet. In New York state, anyone with a pending application is protected from court-ordered eviction, but some landlords try to force tenants out illegally. Here’s Jillian Forstadt of member station WSKG in upstate New York.

JILLIAN FORSTADT, BYLINE: The water at the Garcias’ Binghamton home was shut off in early February. Despite multiple court orders, their landlord still hasn’t turned it back on. The family has seven kids, all under age 10. Angel Garcia and his wife Deirdre now walk them down the street to their aunt’s house to watch.

ANGEL GARCIA: They shouldn’t have to walk down the street to bathe. They should be able to do it in their own comfort, in their house.

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