Gas pipeline firm threatens eminent domain to seize land
“The developer of a $750 million natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania into New York has threatened to seize land from reluctant landowners through eminent domain. A letter obtained by the Albany Times Union (http://bit.ly/12SNKHQ) tells…
City Seizes McKinley Park Library Building For “Public’s Good”
“City officials officially seized the McKinley Park public library branch (6802 Fort Hamilton Parkway) Monday – using the power of eminent domain – after failing to strike a deal with the library’s owner to purchase…
Pipeline developer turns on pressure
“Days after federal regulators approved plans for a $750 million pipeline to carry hydrofracked natural gas from Pennsylvania into New York, many reluctant landowners along the 124-mile route got letters from developers threatening to seize…
Constitution Pipeline receives federal approval, eminent domain power
“The Constitution Pipeline received approval from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to build a 124-mile natural gas pipeline from Pennsylvania through New York’s Delaware, Schoharie, Broome and Chenango counties on Tuesday, Dec. 2. FERC’s…
Conestoga Township readies ordinance against pipeline
“Several municipalities have passed resolutions against the proposed pipeline and Conestoga Township in Lancaster County is poised to take it a step further. It’s a township known for a large piece of equipment used in…
PSE&G Denies Right-of-Way to Pilgrim Pipeline; Hands Setback to Oil Pipeline Construction
“Pilgrim Pipeline was denied access to PSE&G right of way by the PSE&G Corporate Lands Division and now senior leadership has upheld that decision. Pilgrim had asked the public utility for use of their easements…
Essex County wants cemetery back
“Essex County lawmakers have authorized using eminent domain to take back the old County Home and Infirmary cemetery in Essex. It was sold by mistake in 1985 as part of the former county poor farm…
Haverstraw loses $6M waterfront eminent domain case
“A property owner who won a decade-long eminent domain case says the village has yet to pay him the more than $6 million he’s owed. But the mayor counters that the developer who put up…
Schuylkill commissioners choose Allentown company to design new building
“Schuylkill County will use a state-contracted company to design the new Children and Youth Services building. The county commissioners authorized a letter of intent Wednesday with Office Service Co., Allentown, to provide design layout, equipment…
Environmentalists say pipeline company using scare tactics to chill opposition in N.J.
“A private company seeking to build a pipeline carrying crude oil from Albany, NY, to Linden, N.J, is threatening homeowners that their property might be acquired via eminent domain unless they allow its inspectors access…