About 75 protesters erected their own version of “infill housing” in billionaire developer Larry Silverstein’s lobby Dec. 4. “Now is….
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Let’s Face It, Bloomberg’s Legacy Is Terrible
Democratic candidate Bill de Blasio has emerged victorious in New York City’s mayoral election, and the Michael Bloomberg era will….
Former Rep. Major Owens, Met Council Activist, Dies at 77
Major R. Owens, a former vice president of Met Council who went on to serve 24 years in Congress, died….
Bill de Blasio: Alcalde de dos ciudades
La victoria aplastante de Bill de Blasio en la elección para la alcaldía el 5 de noviembre significa un rotundo….
Bill De Blasio: Mayor of Two Cities
Bill de Blasio’s landslide victory in the mayoral election Nov. 5 signifies a rejection of the plutocratic regime of Michael….
“We Live Here Too,” Says East Harlem Art Show
Artist Michael Premo says his intent is to show “what home means to people.” It’s hard to organize people when….
¿Infiltrará Bloomberg planes para llenar espacios vacíos en NYCHA antes de que termine su mandato?
Apesar de la fuerte oposición por parte de inquilinos de vivienda pública, el plan del gobierno de Bloomberg para hacer….
Will Bloomberg Infiltrate Infill Into NYCHA Before Term Ends?
Despite strong opposition from public-housing tenants, the Bloomberg administration’s plan to have the New York City Housing Authority raise money….
Abogados de casero declarados responsables de reclamos falsos en caso de desalojo
Bufetes que inician casos de desalojo falsos en representación de caseros pueden ser declarados responsables bajo leyes que prohíben prácticas….
Landlord’s Lawyers Held Liable for False Claims in Eviction
Law firms that file bogus eviction cases on behalf of landlords can be held liable under laws banning abusive debt-collection….
Landlords Pad Rent Bills With Fees, Report Says
Some landlords are exploiting a way to raise rents beyond what rent stabilization allows—charging tenants extra fees for anything from….
RGB aprueba el aumento más grande de la recesión
“¡Eres un sociópata!” gritó con furia la mujer de mayor edad al miembro Magda Cruz de la Junta de Renta….
RGB Votes Biggest Rent Increases of Recession
“You are a sociopath!” the elderly woman raged at Rent Guidelines Board member Magda Cruz June 20. “I’m a therapist…..
How ‘Public’ Are the RGB Public Members?
The Rent Guidelines Board’s five public members are supposed to be neutral, to balance the competing interests of landlords and….
Bronx “People’s RGB” Draws More than 150
After the Rent Guidelines Board announced it wasn’t going to schedule a public hearing outside Manhattan this year, Bronx housing….