September 17, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Plan B: Housing New Yorkers on State Land"For various reasons, new housing production on state land has slowed dramatically, and public authorities turned their attention to infrastructure, universities, and economic development," write Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
8 minute read
June 11, 2024 | New York Law Journal
New York's Climate Act, Five Years In: Updates on Grid ReliabilityThis article reflects on the five-year anniversary of New York state passing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act by highlighting some crucial but under-the-radar legal initiatives to preserve grid reliability.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
8 minute read
February 16, 2024 | New York Law Journal
Climate Change–Related Disclosures and Disinvestment: Where Are We Now?In their Domestic Environmental Law column, Christopher Rizzo and Karen Meara present the current state of the law for climate disclosures in select major markets, particularly New York, and likely developments in 2024.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
8 minute read
October 25, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Stadium Controversies and Special PermitsIn this article, Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo discuss a unique stadium special permit and how the city's decision over the special permit for Madison Square Garden will impact the busiest transit hub in the country.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
8 minute read
February 27, 2023 | New York Law Journal
Two Major Changes to NY Environmental Law Generate Litigation and UncertaintyRecent court decisions suggest that the 2019 Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and 2021 Environmental Rights Amendment (amendment) are going to have very significant impacts on environmental regulation and litigation in New York state.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
8 minute read
October 26, 2022 | New York Law Journal
The U.S. Senate's Rule Allowing Filibusters Is Unconstitutional and Stands in the Way of Meaningful Action on Environmental ChallengesThe failure to update the Clean Air Act and other environmental statutes, or to otherwise address climate change and a host of other problems can be traced in large part to the filibuster.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
9 minute read
June 21, 2022 | New York Law Journal
New York State Making Substantial Progress on Offshore WindKaren Meara and Christopher Rizzo devote this edition of their Domestic Environmental Law column to highlighting the state's substantial and ongoing progress on offshore wind.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
8 minute read
March 02, 2022 | New York Law Journal
Governor Brings New York's Housing Crisis Into FocusThis article outlines recent proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state legislature to address this crisis, as well as a novel challenge to a recent New York City rezoning that included a major affordability component. The new mayor has yet to release his plans but appears to be on board with the Governor's proposals so far.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
9 minute read
October 19, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Decision Time: What New York State Is Doing, Might Do and Should Not Do on Climate ChangeIn this edition of their Domestic Environmental Law column, Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo offer their thoughts on several specific initiatives that are under consideration by the New York State Climate Action Council and/or have been proposed by the New York State Legislature.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
10 minute read
June 21, 2021 | New York Law Journal
Environmental Amendment to NYS Constitution Will Be on the Ballot in NovemberA proposed environmental rights amendment in New York would create an individual right to clean air, clean water and a healthy environment. In this edition of their Domestic Environmental Law column, Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo consider what the amendment might mean for New Yorkers, lawyers and courts.
By Karen Meara and Christopher Rizzo
7 minute read