MOLD REMEDIATION TIPS
Click on the following links for some helpful mold remediation tips:
http://www.cdc.gov/mold/cleanup.htm
http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mold_growth,_assessment,_and_remediation
International Women’s Day – March 8, 2013
"A 'No' uttered from the deepest conviction is better than a 'Yes' merely uttered to please, or worse, to avoid trouble."
- Mahatama Ghandi
March 8, 2013 - acknowledging International Woman's Day.
NYPD Now Tracks Bicycle Accidents
The NYPD has started tracking bicycle accidents. About 500 pedestrians wind up hospitalized each year after accidents with cyclists, a recent study shows.
The move is designed to help track the growing number of bike crashes, and tangles involving cyclists versus pedestrians. At the same time, the city continues plans to install 1,800 bike lane...
MY LATEST HOUSING COURT VICTORY
Just this week I won attorney's fees for one of my housing court cases. I am happy to report that I also won my motion to dismiss for the same case several weeks ago. Needles to say, my clients are quite pleased with the result!
MANHATTAN BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
Manhattan bicycle accidents have become a huge problem in recent years.
The New York Department of Transportation reports the number of bicyclists has increased more than 260 percent in the last 10 years. It's expected that number will only grow, as people continue to look for creative ways to save money, stay in shape...
U.S. Supreme Court Denies Certiorari in Rent Stabilization Case
Summary of the Rent Act of 2011
Vacancy Increases: Effective June 24, 2011, rent increases legally permitted upon vacancy may not be taken more than once in any calendar year (January 1 - December 31).
Individual Apartment Improvements: Effective September 24, 2011, individual apartment improvements completed in buildings with more than 35 apartments allow the landlord to permanently increase the legal regulated...
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE) Update Newsletter March 2012
The Department of Finance has made several changes and improvements to the SCRIE process over the past several months. This newsletter will update you about these changes.