Anti-Squatter Bill Passed in New York, Property Owners in Relief after Squatters Ruled out as Tenants in the Law

Anti-Squatter Bill Passed in New York, Property Owners in Relief after Squatters Ruled out as Tenants in the Law

New York City, NY: Legislators in New York have cast a vote to amend a property statute that previously stated, “A tenant shall not include a squatter.” This follows the handcuffing of a householder who altered the locks to prevent a squatter from subleasing her property. On Monday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed into … Read more

Trump Hush-Money Trial: Man Sets Himself on Fire outside Manhattan Court Room

Trump Hush-Money Trial: Man Sets Himself on Fire outside Manhattan Court Room

New York City, NY: A person self-immolated on Friday afternoon outside of the location where former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan criminal trial is taking place. Sirens could be heard from inside the courthouse according to the people inside the court. The Office of the Deputy Commissioner of Public Information (DCPI) for the New York Police … Read more

NYC Property Manager accused of Skimming thousands in Rent: DA

NYC Property Manager accused of Skimming thousands in Rent: DA

Manhattan, NY:  Manhattan prosecutors named the former property manager of Jean Mainor’s building as 42-year-old Shatina Howell. Mainor says that Howell acted suspiciously for several months. During the coronavirus pandemic in 2019 and 2022, prosecutors say Howell stole more than $56,000 from about 60 renters in several buildings across Harlem while working as a property … Read more

Mugshot Lawsuit in New York settled after $17.5 Million to HIjabi women who were asked to Remove it for Mugshots

Mugshot Lawsuit in New York settled after $17.5 Million to HIjabi women who were asked to Remove it for Mugshots

The city of New York has reached a settlement of $17.5 million in response to a legal action initiated by two Muslim women who were compelled to remove their head coverings to be photographed after their arrest. In 2018, Jamilla Clark and Arwa Aziz, two Muslim women, initiated a class-action lawsuit alleging that they experienced … Read more