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Women's lib rally circa 1971
Women's lib rally circa 1971

From the December issue: A state judge rejected an attempt by an Upper Manhattan landlord to evict an unmarried female tenant because of her sexual activity in the building, 42 years ago this month.

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The case — which involved a rent-regulated unit — was considered to be the first test case of its kind in New York State and came in the midst of the women’s liberation movement. [more]