#How extreme rent rules deepen NYC’s housing crisis

#How extreme rent rules deepen NYC’s housing crisis

“How extreme rent rules deepen NYC’s housing crisis” A new state report shows that New York’s rent laws are deepening the city’s housing crunch. The state Office of Rent Administration found that more than 30% of all rent-stabilized apartments in New York City have “preferential” rents, meaning ones lower than the landlord is legally allowed…

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#George Santos’ sister, Tiffany, facing eviction for years

#George Santos’ sister, Tiffany, facing eviction for years

“George Santos’ sister, Tiffany, facing eviction for years” Rep.-elect George Santos’ sister reportedly skipped years of rent on the Queens apartment the siblings once shared — but managed in that time to still dish out tens of thousands of dollars in political contributions, including $5,000 to her lying brother’s campaign. Court records show that Tiffany…

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#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 15, 2022

#Letters to the Editor — Dec. 15, 2022

“Letters to the Editor — Dec. 15, 2022” The Issue: The rising numbers of migrants trying to cross the border ahead of the end of Title 42. President Biden, I think it’s time to secure the United States’ southern border (“Rush hour,” Dec. 13). It has become a crisis, and America has lost its credibility…

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#How this Calgary company is transforming empty offices into housing units 

#How this Calgary company is transforming empty offices into housing units 

“How this Calgary company is transforming empty offices into housing units “ Even as remote employees start returning to in-person work, Canada’s downtowns remain filled with vacant office buildings. In Calgary, for example, the downtown vacancy rate recently reached 27.5 per cent. Meanwhile, the demand for housing throughout the country is higher than ever. Calgary’s Strategic…

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#Ray’s Candy Store owner saved by K in donations

#Ray’s Candy Store owner saved by $50K in donations

“Ray’s Candy Store owner saved by $50K in donations” How sweet it is! Beloved East Village fixture Ray’s Candy Store was spared from shutting its doors after its 89-year-old owner fell behind on his bills thanks to nearly $50,000 in donations from his sweet-toothed customers, Side Dish has learned.   The store’s owner, Ray Alvarez, has…

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