Local Laws

Some laws in New York City are different than the rest of the state or country, and Kate and Kathleen tell you all about the most interesting ones. Some have recently been amended. For others, amendments are being considered right now! From the tenement regulations and swill milk scandals of a century ago, to Giuliani's cabaret crackdown, to the recently- revised guidelines regarding ferrets as pets, to the current controversy regarding Airbnb in NYC, we fill in all the details you've been wanting to know about these very unique New York laws. Giuliani goes crazy, talking with activist David Guthartz on his call-in radio show. Rob Donnelly has drawn a brilliant animation to go with the audio. DO NOT miss this. Think you might want to claim squatter's rights? Here's how squatting works.