laws

Controversial Rule Demands Hygiene in Florida

Hamilton Nolan · 06/18/09 09:40AM

Brooksville, Florida has passed a new rule requiring city workers to wear underwear and use deodorant while on the job. Brooksville's mayor, however, is skeptical of such intrusive lawmaking:

Get Ready For Some Sober Dancing!

Hamilton Nolan · 07/14/08 05:01PM

Compensating for the recent court ruling that criminalizes the sharing of drugs, NYC mayor Mike Bloomberg wants to get rid of the city's buzzkill cabaret laws, which basically outlaw dancing in clubs. Seriously! So Rotten Apple partygoers, get ready to dance the night away in a feverish haze of sweat, whirling bodies, and blurry memories of groping under flashing strobe lights. But without drugs. (Unless you bring them yourself!) [NYDN]

Justice

Hamilton Nolan · 03/26/08 07:58AM

The New York City Council is expected to pass a bill today that would make it illegal for landlords in the city to discriminate against anyone based on their "source of income." The bill is aimed at ensuring the rights of low income tenants who get housing vouchers. And landlords: no more hassling the hookers! [Gotham Gazette]

Maggie · 12/20/07 10:20AM

Bad news for all you exhibitionists out there—the City Council passed a law yesterday allowing judges to sentence flashers to a year in jail, fines and probation. "If they want to expose themselves we'll expose them to the full extent of the law," said the bill's sponsor, Peter Vallone. Ba-dum-bum-bum. [NYSun]