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Zoning Laws
Whitehall-Coplay, PA
News
Official Oppression, Harassment Charges Filed Against Whitehall Tax Collector: Lehigh County DA
A Pennsylvania township tax collector is facing criminal charges tied to an alleged dispute with her neighbors, authorities announced. Tina Koren, 65, of Whitehall, has been charged with misdemeanor Official Oppression and Harassment, Lehigh County District Attorney Gavin P. Holihan said. The charges will move forward after a preliminary hearing was held Tuesday, June 30, where a judge ruled there was enough evidence for the case to proceed to Lehigh County Court, prosecutors said. Koren’s bail was set at $5,000 unsecured, and a formal arraignment is scheduled for Aug. 13 at 9 a.m., accor…
Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
News
Judge Issues Order Against Home Accused Of Hosting Illegal 'Very Lit' Pool Parties In Blauvelt
A judge has issued a restraining order against the owners of a Rockland County property accused of repeatedly hosting large, commercial pool parties promoted on social media, town officials announced. On Friday, Aug. 15, the Town of Orangetown filed an action in Rockland County Supreme Court against the owners of 4 Hobbs Drive, Anthony Neil and Sharelle Coore, alleging violations of the town code on short-term rentals, officials announced on Monday, Aug. 18. The town requested a Temporary Restraining Order to stop further activity while the case is pending. On Monday, Justice Hal B. …
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
State Of Emergency: Mount Pleasant Works To Keep Migrants From Arriving
A town in Northern Westchester has declared a State of Emergency in an effort to prevent New York City from sending migrants and asylum seekers to a school within the municipality's borders. Mount Pleasant Town Supervisor Carl Fulgenzi issued the State of Emergency declaration on Friday, May 26 in response to New York City's alleged plan to send migrants to the Pleasantville Cottage School at 1075 Broadway (Route 141), According to Fulgenzi, the plan, which he said would be coming from New York City and state officials, would be illegal as it would violate the town's zoning…
Villas-Lower Township, NJ
News
Ocean City Mayor Opposes $150M Luxury Beachfront Resort Proposed By His Own Business Partner
A $150 million luxury hotel proposed at the Jersey Shore does not have the support of the city's mayor — even though it was proposed by his own business partner. The Icona Resort was proposed by Eustace Mita at last week's Ocean City Council meeting. Mita is a partner of Mayor Jay Gillian's Wonderland Pier, which is located right next to the would-be resort. Artist's rendering of the proposed Ocona Ocean City resort hotel overlooking the beachfront.Icona Resorts/DAS Architects via Ocean City Council Meeting "After consideration of the ICONA presentation to City Council at their February…
Mamaroneck, NY
Business
Yes, Golf Course In Mamaroneck Can Build 105 Homes On Property, Court Rules
A Westchester County country club will once again be able to pursue permits to build 105 residences on its property, thanks to a court ruling. In a ruling from the New York State Supreme Court from Thursday, Nov. 17, it was determined that the Hampshire Country Club in Mamaroneck can resume a decade-long effort to move forward with the project after it was denied by the village's Planning Board, according to the ruling. According to the decision, the court found that the Planning Board's denial was illegal and motivated by an already-existing desire for a negative result. …
Lakewood, NJ
News
Jackson Township Officials 'Weaponized' Zoning Laws To Suppress Orthodox Jews, State Charges
Jackson Township officials “weaponized” zoning laws against Orthodox Jews, making it difficult for them to practice their religion while discouraging others from moving in, state authorities charged Tuesday. Mayor Michael Reina and members of the township council, planning board and zoning board of adjustment devised the anti-Semitic scheme to stop what a former official called “the tsunami of orthodoxy that is mounting at the border," alleges a lawsuit filed by the state. The group was trying to appease a number of intolerant residents who complained to them at public meetings and in hatef…
Monsey, NY
News
Covid-
19: Feds Sue Airmont For Religious Discrimination Against Orthodox Jewish Residents
A federal lawsuit has been filed against the Village of Airmont to "rectify," the village's alleged effort to discriminate against its Orthodox Jewish community. Audrey Strauss, the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, filed the suit on Wednesday, Dec. 2, claiming the village is preventing the community from its ability to worship and run schools. As alleged in the complaint, Strauss said Airmont has violated the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act by imposing land use and zoning provisions that, among other things, restrict Orthodox Jewish residents’…
Paramus, NJ
Real Estate
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: 45 Luxury Paramus Apartments Hit Real Estate Market
Fifty58 has brought 45 luxury apartment units to Midland Avenue in Paramus, thanks to a change in zoning laws. The apartment complex is the first to open under the new law that brings residential buildings to the borough's retail corridors. Two-bedroom units are available for yearly leases, ranging from $2,995 to $4,700 per month. Building features include a rooftop lounge, balcony, barbecue/grill, clubhouse, gym, multi-use room, two-story lobby and more. Below photos by Stacy Esser Group: Fifty58 is located on Midland Avenue in Paramus.Stacey Esser Realty Group Fifty58 is located …
Pascack Valley, NJ
Police & Fire
Westwood Police Chief Rebuts Mayor: Marijuana Isn't A Partisan Issue, It Doesn't Belong Here
LETTER to the EDITOR: "I was shocked and disappointed to read on the front cover of a local newspaper that I was accused by Mayor John Birkner of being involved in a partisan stunt with respect to the ordinance banning marijuana in Westwood. "Clearly, the marijuana issue is not a partisan one, as both Republican- and Democrat-controlled towns have both banned marijuana and its sales in the confines of their communities. "I have not been contacted by Mayor Birkner at any time about this issue or where my decision was derived from, nor, sadly, has he engaged in any discussion,…
Mt. Kisco, NY
Business
ShopRite Could Be Opening Mount Kisco Store
A new ShopRite could soon be coming to Northern Westchester. The Village of Mount Kisco is hosting a joint village board and planning board meeting Thursday, Jan.18 to discuss plans for bringing the supermarket to 333 North Bedford Road, opposite Staples. The 70,000 square foot supermarket would be relocated from its Bedford Hills location, also on Route 117. "The current zoning doesn't permit for it," Mayor Gina Picinich said. "We want to discuss what's best for the community. We want to work together to help simplify the process." The joint meeting will also discuss …
