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Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says
Beware Of These Summer Rental Scams, NY AG Says With the summer vacation season just around the corner, New York Attorney General Letitia James is warning of possible rental scams. “As millions of New Yorkers plan their getaway trips and look to rent homes, they should be mindful of scammers that misrepresent rentals or list fake homes online that do not actually exist, tricking consumers into paying and leaving them with nowhere to stay,” James’ office said in a statement. She offered several tips for would-be vacationers to avoid falling victim to fraud, including: Verify the host. Make sure the renter or host has a valid address and…

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by Michael Mashburn
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COVID-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here COVID-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here
Covid-19: Upstate County Tells Downstate NYers To Take A Hike, But Not Here As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues its march across the country, cities and towns large and small are asking visitors to stay away. That includes Essex County in upstate New York that's super popular for its hiking and the beauty of the Adirondacks. But with a recent influx of visitors fleeing New York City and other parts of the metro area, the county's Board of Supervisors issued a press release this week saying "visitors stay home." Related Story: COVID-19: Suburban, Vacation Spots Tell NYC Residents To Stay Away During Pandemic "To date, we have seen an alarming influx…

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by Kathy Reakes