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Flushing lawmaker introduces legislation aimed at combating squatters

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Jul. 25, 2024 By Athena Dawson Flushing Council Member Sandra Ung (D-20) has introduced a bipartisan bill protecting homeowners from squatters. Ung partnered with Republican Minority Leader Joseph Borelli (D-51) on legislation requiring the NYPD to create a home vacancy program, protecting property owners and tenants from squatters illegally occupying their homes.  The program…