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NY Governor OKs Fines For Illegal Airbnbs

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Dave Lucas

Published October 21, 2016 at 11:50 PM EDT

New York is cracking down on Airbnb rentals with one of the nation's toughest laws on short-term rentals.

A bill signed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo authorizes fines of up to $7,500 for tenants or landlords who advertise rentals for 30 days or less on the popular online rental website. Some types of rentals would be exempt from the law, and enforcement will be a challenge. Airbnb had urged Cuomo to veto the measure. Supporters say the law will help stop illegal, unlicensed hotels and protect affordable residential housing in New York City.

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Dave Lucas is WAMC’s Capital Region Bureau Chief. Born and raised in Albany, he’s been involved in nearly every aspect of local radio since 1981. Before joining WAMC, Dave was a reporter and anchor at WGY in Schenectady. Prior to that he hosted talk shows on WYJB and WROW, including the 1999 series of overnight radio broadcasts tracking the JonBenet Ramsey murder case with a cast of callers and characters from all over the world via the internet. In 2012, Dave received a Communicator Award of Distinction for his WAMC news story "Fail: The NYS Flood Panel," which explores whether the damage from Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee could have been prevented or at least curbed. Dave began his radio career as a “morning personality” at WABY in Albany.

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