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Porsche-driving LI occupants asked to ‘heir’ zombie house
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Porsche-driving LI occupants asked to ‘heir’ zombie house

In an unexpected and rather audacious move, a couple living in an abandoned property on Long Island, New York, have sought legal designation as the "heirs" to the home. The pair, known for driving a Porsche, have been branded as squatters by the local community. Their recent legal maneuver, however, suggests an attempt to legitimize their occupancy in the eyes of the law. The property in question, a two-story Cape Cod-style home, has sat empty for over a decade. The Iacono family, the original owners, passed away between 2015 and 2018, leaving the house unoccupied. Over time, the property fell into a state of disrepair, becoming what is often referred to as a "zombie" home - a property in foreclosure that is vacant, causing blight to the neighborhood. Enter Denton Gayle and Margar...