Tag Archives: Law and government agencies

“Tenants Living Amid Rubble in Rent-Regulated Apartment”

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Naomi

The Times story, amply illustrated by photos and even a video, makes the blood boil. Is this what unspeakably horrid, greedy landlords can do to their tenants? Yes, but they can also be challenged in Housing Court. Still, it’s a … Continue reading →

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The end of New York Observer as a trustworthy (if pink) rag

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Naomi

Amazing, what Donald Trump will do in his crazy vengeful mode. (Having typed that, I’m wondering if he has any other mode.) The New York Observer drew a fairly inexperienced writer, eager for the business, into researching and writing a … Continue reading →

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“Judge Finds Surveillance of Mosques Was Allowed”

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Naomi

I read this AP NYT piece about a federal judge’s decision and found it troubling. Because I’m not a lawyer and do not have the tools to judge judges, I was relieved to see that the Center for Constitutional Rights, … Continue reading →

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