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November 2008
State Liquor Authority decision modified following Article 78
Disorderly premises decision following charges brought by NY State Liquor Authority sent back to SLA for reconsideration of penalty.
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Article 78 Battle over Railroad Depot-Chautauqua County
Article 78 to review lien rescinded by Chautauqua County legislature.
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Article 78 appeal to review denial of variance granted
Matter of Bassano v Town of Carmel Zoning Board of Appeals
An Article 78 appeal was brought about by petitioner to review a determination by the Town of Carmel Zoning Board of Appeals denying petitioner’s application for an area variance. The Supreme Court granted the petition, annulling the determination and directing the variance and…
Another Article 78 petition to review denial of accidental disability retirement benefits dismissed
Matter of Joseph Confreda v New York State Comptroller
This Article 78 proceeding was brought about by petitioner, Joseph Confreda, to review a determination of respondent Comptroller denying petitioner accidental disability retirement benefits. Petitioner was employed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as a police officer. In January 2005 while on…
Article 78 to review denial of accidental disability retirement benefits dismissed
Matter of Gerard O’Brien v New York State Comptroller
This Article 78 proceeding was brought about by petitioner, Gerard O’Brien, to review a determination of respondent Comptroller denying petitioner accidental disability retirement benefits. Petitioner was employed by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as a police officer. In June 2003, petitioner sustained…
Appeal of Southhold Zoning Change Denied
Zupa v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Town of Southhold Index #29166/06 Appellate Division, Second Department
Zupa appealed Southold’s interpretation of the Town Code sect 280-121(A) that the proposed realignment of the dock/marina would not be a change that would render inapplicable the provisions concerning non-conforming uses. The Court held that the Town Board decision…
Appeal of Southhold Zoning Change denied.
Zupa v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Town of Southhold Index #29166/06 Appellate Division, Second Department
Zupa appealed Southold’s interpretation of the Town Code sect 280-121(A) that the proposed realignment of the dock/marina would not be a change that would render inapplicable the provisions concerning non-conforming uses. The Court held that the Town Board decision…
Appealing a Character Disqualification from the NYPD
Appealing Character disqualifications from the NYPD…
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Veteran allowed to apply to NYPD despite felony record
Yesterday, Osvaldo Hernandez was granted relief from civil disabilities putting him one step closer to his goal of becoming a New York City police officer. Hernandez served a 15-month combat tour as a U.S. Army paratrooper in Afghanistan and wants to continue serving the community by joining the NYPD. Unfortunately, Hernandez has a felony record.