By Anthony S. Guardino | March 26, 2024
Ironically, impact and administrative review fees have hidden costs that could stunt the growth in the areas municipalities are trying to revitalize.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael B. Gerrard | March 13, 2024
Faced with a severe housing shortage, NYC is exempting the construction of much new housing from the environmental review processes and taking many other steps to encourage such construction throughout the city. Several of these moves will also help the transition away from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
By Jodi Stein, Eva C. Schneider and Sam Zarkower | March 13, 2024
The authors discuss New York's "City of Yes" zoning amendments pertaining to carbon neutrality.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Gail Suchman, Eva Schneider and Samuel Zarkower | February 28, 2024
Last year, New York Senator Jessica Ramos introduced S. 2510-A, which would require all major projects located in or adjacent to a "disadvantaged community" to submit a written enhanced public participation plan to NYSDEC as part of the proposed project's permitting process. This article summarizes the bill's requirements and explores both the benefits and drawbacks of the bill as currently drafted.
By Scott Mollen | February 20, 2024
Scott Mollen discusses "Coritsidis v. K'Hal Bnei Torah of Mount Ivy," involving a challenge to the expansion of synagogue in a residential area.
By Scott Mollen | January 30, 2024
Scott Mollen discusses "DLV Quogue, LLC v. The Town of Southampton," involving motions for summary judgment made by the plaintiffs and the defendants in an action involving a mixed-use development and related land use issues.
By John C. Armentano | January 23, 2024
A discussion of the Second Department's expansion of the 'Monroe' balancing test for zoning immunity on private projects that serve a public interest.
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Michael B. Gerrard | January 10, 2024
In his Environmental Law column, Michael B. Gerrard reviews both new and amended environmental and energy laws enacted by the state of New York in 2023.
By Anita W. Laremont and Penny King | January 3, 2024
A discussion of the proposals Mayor Eric Adams has announced to modernize New York City zoning regulations in an effort to promote economic development. The authors cover the potential impact of the proposals as well as the next steps in the process.
By Anthony S. Guardino | November 21, 2023
When lawsuits are filed against local governments that delay or block the construction of mikvahs in their communities, the defendants may face claims under local zoning rules as well as under state and federal laws—and under the U.S. and state constitutions.
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