"Squatters Spark 2-Alarm Fire After Terrorizing NYC Neighborhood"

A crew of squatters in New York City's Dyker Heights neighborhood terrorized their neighbors for months before setting a house on fire, causing $900,000 in damage. One squatter, Cheng Chen, was arrested and charged with arson and criminal mischief. Politicians are calling for legal reforms to address loopholes that allow squatters to claim rights to properties they break into, with proposed bills aiming to clarify tenant definitions and make it easier for police to intervene. The incident is part of a larger trend of squatter-related crimes in the city, prompting calls for increased tracking and reporting of such incidents.