Dec. 17, 2024 By Adam Daly Tenants of one of Brooklyn’s biggest landlords are set to receive $2.9 million in restitution after an investigation found “repeated and egregious” violations of housing maintenance codes, including issues with lead paint, mold and pest infestations. On Friday, New York Attorney General Letitia James announced a $6.5 million…
Feb. 8, 2024 By Anthony Medina A Middle Village pet rescue group saved more than 30 cats from a Woodhaven building last month after discovering that a cleaning crew allegedly hired by the landlord threw several cats out of a second-floor apartment window. PuppyKittyNYC, a volunteer-based rescue group that focuses on aiding sick, injured, and abandoned cats, rescued 34 cats from inside and outside of the two-story building, located at 80-44 Jamaica Ave., on Thursday, Jan. 25. According to PKNYC President Meagan Licari, the rescue started after the group received a message on Instagram of an abandoned cat being kicked…
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Nov. 15, 2023 By Dean Moses The Queens landlord accused of killing his two tenants and his girlfriend over rent disputes told the press he was “under pressure” during his perp walk on Wednesday. David Daniel, 54, was walked out of the 13th Precinct just before 1:30 p.m. by detectives after spending 24 hours…