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Squatters move into iconic Brixton venue Dogstar just days after it closes

Dogstar's closure resulted in squatters occupying the vacant building, exploiting the legality of commercial squatting.
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from New York Post
1 week ago

Arson eyed in NYC garage blaze that killed squatters: cops

Cops are investigating two deaths in a Queens garage fire, suspecting arson and homelessness-related factors.
The fire may have been set intentionally, leading to a homicide investigation.
from New York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Drug dealing squatter took over owner's NYC apartment after she died from OD, continued to peddle narcotics: cops

Joseph Pisano exploited a vulnerable senior's situation, squatting and dealing drugs in her apartment after her fatal overdose.

Arson eyed in NYC garage blaze that killed squatters: cops

Cops are investigating two deaths in a Queens garage fire, suspecting arson and homelessness-related factors.
The fire may have been set intentionally, leading to a homicide investigation.

Exclusive | Drug dealing squatter took over owner's NYC apartment after she died from OD, continued to peddle narcotics: cops

Joseph Pisano exploited a vulnerable senior's situation, squatting and dealing drugs in her apartment after her fatal overdose.
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Man, woman killed in Queens garage fire may have been squatting: source

Two people suspected of squatting were killed in a Queens garage fire on Saturday morning.

My week at Kanye's: John Safran on his time squatting in the rapper's mansion

John Safran squatted in Kanye West's mansion to explore his psyche amid the rapper's controversies, blending humor and commentary.

Christiania - 99% Invisible

Christiania emerged as a commune in Copenhagen, focusing on autonomy and collective responsibility after the closure of a military base.
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Another NYC squatting outrage: When will the City Council treat this plague as the menace it is?

Squatting issues in NYC highlight serious flaws in property laws, with recent incidents causing significant harm to neighborhoods and residents.

Accused NYC serial squatter facing 3rd eviction lied about Hawaii move to score cheap UWS apartment: suit

A couple is suing a serial squatter who has overstayed her welcome in their condo for over a year, escalating into legal disputes.

Another NYC squatting outrage: When will the City Council treat this plague as the menace it is?

Squatting issues in NYC highlight serious flaws in property laws, with recent incidents causing significant harm to neighborhoods and residents.

Accused NYC serial squatter facing 3rd eviction lied about Hawaii move to score cheap UWS apartment: suit

A couple is suing a serial squatter who has overstayed her welcome in their condo for over a year, escalating into legal disputes.
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Squatter pleads guilty to occupying vacant Jamaica home, providing forged documents to authorities: DA - QNS

A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to identity theft and squatting after illegally occupying a home and forging documents.

Exclusive | Junkie migrants turn NYC block into a crime-ridden nightmare, starting blaze with stolen e-bikes that torched 2 nearby homes: 'It's scary'

The explosion of an e-bike battery ignited a significant fire, highlighting issues of squatting and community neglect in Brooklyn.
Enabled by years of inaction from officials, squatters have made an abandoned home a point of conflict for local residents.

New City Council bill would mandate city agencies to gather data on squatters

Incidents of squatting in NYC to be reported under a new bill by Councilmember Zhuang.

Squatter pleads guilty to occupying vacant Jamaica home, providing forged documents to authorities: DA - QNS

A Brooklyn man pleaded guilty to identity theft and squatting after illegally occupying a home and forging documents.

Exclusive | Junkie migrants turn NYC block into a crime-ridden nightmare, starting blaze with stolen e-bikes that torched 2 nearby homes: 'It's scary'

The explosion of an e-bike battery ignited a significant fire, highlighting issues of squatting and community neglect in Brooklyn.
Enabled by years of inaction from officials, squatters have made an abandoned home a point of conflict for local residents.

New City Council bill would mandate city agencies to gather data on squatters

Incidents of squatting in NYC to be reported under a new bill by Councilmember Zhuang.
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A Hollywood producer's vandalized mansions recall a landmark case when graffiti artists won $6.75 million after their work was destroyed

Hollywood Hills mansions are increasingly becoming canvases for squatters and graffiti artists, becoming prominent examples of urban decay and cultural expression.

Le Bloc: An Account of a Squat in Paris - The Paris Review

Le Bloc serves as a unique community space that reflects its history and accommodates the needs of its squatters.

Blue state squatters put on notice with 'aggressive' law and order bill: 'People are getting killed'

New York Republican lawmaker aims to address squatting 'epidemic' with evictions bill.
Squatting cases in New York, particularly in NYC, have led to violence and crimes, prompting the need for immediate action.

On Potrero Hill, squatters gets scammed. So do landlords.

Squatting in vacant public housing units was occurring with cash payments to a rogue manager.
Allegations of under-the-table rent collection by a former senior property manager at a public housing project.

Criminal Ring of Squatters Party in Beverly Crest Mansion

A court-appointed receiver has told neighbors that squatters have rights in a home in Beverly Crest, Los Angeles.
The home, which was seized from a fugitive surgeon, has become a party house where squatters can earn up to $30,000 a month.
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