Town of Huntington buying brownfield site
“The Town of Huntington has settled a decade-old issue over a brownfield property in Huntington Station, agreeing to buy it from the owner for $1.65 million. In 2006 the town took by eminent domain the…
Canandaigua lakefront eminent domain decision again delayed
“A decision to determine whether former Lakeshore Drive property owner Dan Homik received just compensation following the city of Canandaigua’s 2009 decision to use eminent domain to acquire his property has been delayed this month…
Canandaigua lakefront eminent domain decision again delayed
“A decision to determine whether former Lakeshore Drive property owner Dan Homik received just compensation following the city of Canandaigua’s 2009 decision to use eminent domain to acquire his property has been delayed this month…
LIRR eyes eminent domain to renovate Flushing station
“The Long Island Rail Road is moving forward with improvements to its downtown Flushing station, which includes plans to quietly seize private property through eminent domain. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced in March 2012 it…
Manhattan Condemnation Attorney Invited to Speak at Annual Property Rights Conference
“The Owners’ Counsel of America is pleased to announce that Manhattan-based condemnation lawyer, Michael Rikon, has been invited to speak at the 10th Annual Brigham-Kanner Property Rights Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia, October 17-18, 2013. Mr….
Eminent Domain & The Watertown Airport
“Officials are looking to add 1,000 feet to the runway to give planes extra space to land since American Eagle wants to phase out smaller planes that currently fly in and out of the airport….
Jefferson County initiates eminent domain proceedings for safety buffer at airport
“The Jefferson County Board of Legislators unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday that will begin eminent domain proceedings on land adjacent to the Watertown International Airport. Eminent domain allows the government to take private property for…
County seeks bids for airport attorney
“Commissioner of Economic Development Ken Flood relayed the request to supervisors to hire the unknown firm at a cost of up to $50,000 this week, though that was eventually reduced to $25,000, and on Thursday…
Public hearing set for airport eminent domain
“The public will have a chance to have a say on a plan to use eminent domain to acquire property at the Meadowgreens Golf Course to create a new safety zone around the Columbia County…
Landowners hire takings expert for fracking suit
“A statewide group of pro-fracking landowners has hired an expert in takings claims and eminent domain to represent them in an expected lawsuit against New York. Robinson & Cole LLP will help represent the Joint…