November 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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.