After four years of work, including a text amendment to the Zoning Code to create new development incentives, and furious opposition from a handful of nearby property owners, the Nyack Planning Board granted final approval to the TZ Vista project on October 2. When completed, this multi-family development will provide the first access to the…
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2016 Holiday Donation
To my family, friends, clients and colleagues: Each year, instead of sending holiday cards, I make a donation to a worthy cause in your honor. This year, I have selected The Salvation Army. Most of you know the Salavation Army because of its annual holiday red kettle drive. Some of you also know that it…
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Amy Mele is Of Counsel to the Firm
I am pleased to announce that, as of October 15, Amy Mele is officially "of counsel" to the firm. Ms. Mele was formerly Town Attorney for the Town of Clarkstown and is well-versed in land use law. In addition, I am now "of counsel" to Ms. Mele. We have been working together informally for most of…
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Emanuel to Lead Transportation Initiative
Ira Emanuel has been named Chairman of the forthcoming "A Year of Transportation" initiative of the Rockland Municipal Planning Federation. This year-long program, to begin in March 2017, will explore how prior transportation choices have affected Rockland County, and what can be done to improve transportation going forward. The program will focus on three areas: Road…
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