The Appellate Division, Second Department, recently issued a decision that appears to be a departure from prior precedent and is certain to create confusion with respect to when to commence an Article 78 claim challenging a...more
9/30/2019
/ Appeals ,
CPLR ,
Economic Impact Analysis ,
Environmental Litigation ,
Environmental Policies ,
Mitigated Negative Declaration ,
Motion for Leave ,
Real Estate Development ,
Real Estate Market ,
Ripeness ,
SEQRA ,
Site Plans ,
State and Local Government ,
Statute of Limitations ,
Time-Barred Claims ,
Urban Planning & Development
Following the adoption of a moratorium on development along Port Washington’s waterfront, North Hempstead Town officials have proposed new zoning regulations designed to preserve public access and prevent excess building in...more
On March 28, 2018, the Babylon Town Board adopted a moratorium on any new land use applications that seek to increase a parcel’s wastewater limits established by the Suffolk County Department of Health Services (“SCDHS”) by...more
In Matter of Save America’s Clocks, Inc. v. City of New York, the majority of a divided 3-2 Appellate Division, First Department, panel attempted to clarify the authority of the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission...more
In this post, which is the third and final segment of a three-part series, we look at real property recording and related fees, which have increased significantly in Nassau and Suffolk Counties in recent years. Like illegal...more
In an effort to generate revenue without raising taxes, many municipalities on Long Island, and elsewhere in New York State, are turning to the use of various forms of land development fees to meet their fiscal challenges. In...more
1/24/2017
/ Affordable Care Act ,
Construction Industry ,
Construction Project ,
Critical Infrastructure Sectors ,
Impact Fees ,
Land Developers ,
Land Use Fees ,
Land-Use Permits ,
Municipalities ,
Real Estate Market ,
State and Local Government ,
Zoning Laws