Legal Remedies and Social Protections for Women and Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in New York State

By on    Features  

Legal Remedies and Social Protections for Women and Girls Threatened by Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in New York State

By Janet Howard Female Genital Mutilation (FGM), also known as female circumcision or cutting, involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons. Recognized internationally as a violation of human rights, FGM poses severe health risks and perpetuates gender inequality. In New York State (NYS), a significant number of women and […]

Proof and Testimony Required for Tenants to Prove Rent Stabilization Status in New York City, NYS: A Comprehensive Analysis

By on    Features, New York City  

Proof and Testimony Required for Tenants to Prove Rent Stabilization Status in New York City, NYS: A Comprehensive Analysis

By Esther Claudette Gittens | Editorial Credit: Wirestock Creators/shutterstock.com Rent stabilization in New York City (NYC) and New York State (NYS) is a cornerstone of tenant protections, offering regulated rent increases and other rights to tenants in covered buildings. Proving that a building is rent-stabilized can have far-reaching consequences for tenants, providing them with greater […]