New York grapples with abandoned homes

Published September 7, 2014 5:35pm ET



ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York has an estimated 15,000 homes that have been abandoned by owners after receiving foreclosure notices. With no one taking care of the properties they often fall into disrepair, hurting surrounding neighborhoods and putting a drain on local governments. Now, New York officials are trying to deal with the zombie epidemic.

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