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NYC owner of $1.1M house torched by squatters says they keep coming back and 'have more rights' than landlords

Zafar Iqbal said he's done everything he can to fix up his Brooklyn home after it was burned out -- but can't even get close to the house because of persistent invaders.

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Residents say squatters are terrorizing their Brooklyn neighborhood

People in Dyker Heights want something done, but since squatting is a civil matter the NYPD appears powerless.

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New York City Council members pushing to change squatter laws

BROOKLYN (PIX11)– City council members on both sides of the aisle are saying the laws need to be changed surrounding squatters. It comes after a series of high-profile incidents recently here in the city, including a fire in Dyker Heights. PIX 11’s Eileen Lehpamer has the full story in the video player above.

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51-year-old woman struck, killed by vehicle in Dyker Heights

A 51-year-old woman was struck and killed by a vehicle at Bay Ridge Avenue and 13th Avenue in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn, Tuesday evening.

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Dimmer Dyker Heights: Fewer homes reportedly participate in annual holiday lights show

According to a report, the holiday spirit isn't quite as strong (or at least bright) this year compared to past shows. The Wall Street Journal reported that...

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Fire safety precautions in NY e-bike shops would be required under proposed bill

Shops in New York State that peddle e-bikes would be required to implement enhanced fire safety precautions under a newly introduced bill in Albany aimed at curbing New York City’s e-bike fire crisis. The legislation, which would mandate automatic fire monitoring and Class B extinguishers in e-bike shops, is part of a package of e-bike safety bills proposed by state Sen. Iwen Chu, a Dyker ...

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NYPD: Bicyclist in critical condition after being struck by car in Dyker Heights

It happened on 73rd Street near 13th Avenue just before 1 p.m. on Sunday.

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NYC crime: 28-year-old man found shot, slashed in chest in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

Police are investigating after a 28-year-old man was found shot and slashed in the chest in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn on Tuesday.

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NYC crime: Man charged in murder, manslaughter of girlfriend's 2-year-old son in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn

A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a two-year-old boy in Brooklyn.

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NYC crime: Man charged in murder of girlfriend's 2-year-old son in Brooklyn

A man has been charged in connection with the murder of a two-year-old boy in Brooklyn.

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