Uncategorized Five-Day Eviction Hidden in Rent Law Under a new law, Housing Court judges will no longer be able to postpone evictions.
Uncategorized City Hall is Leaden The Michels/NYCELP bill would require landlords to repair peeling paint and other hazardous lead conditions.
Uncategorized YOU LIKE US. YOU REALLY LIKE US. The results of our readership survey are in–thanks for the kind words.
Uncategorized WATER TORTURE New costs for city water and sewer services might end up on the rent checks for low-income tenants.
Uncategorized TENANT GROUPS PLOT LAWSUIT CHALLENGE TO NEW RENT LAW A lawsuit against the new rent regs is likely to be filed in the fall, targeting two new provisions in the laws governing Housing Court.
Uncategorized WELFARE ALTERNATIVES New York City could do much better with welfare reform, says a broad task force of critics of the current program, and they have a comprehensive plan for consideration.
Uncategorized SON OF ISTOOK Lawmakers may reconsider a controversial plan to keep federally-funded nonprofits from engaging in any activity that could be interpreted as lobbying.
Uncategorized $50 MILLION PRESS RELEASE A libel lawsuit is the latest chapter in a fight for a parcel in land in East Brooklyn between a coleslaw factory and parents who want a new school.
Uncategorized TAX BILL MAY LOCK SCAB NURSES OUT OF BROOKLYN STRIKE The firm slated to provide replacement nurses during a threatened strike this week at Long Island College Hospital has tax troubles in New York State.
