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Z&S Fends Off Village’s Motion to Dismiss in a $58.1 Million Regulatory Taking Claim
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Zarin & Steinmetz wants to congratulate our Founding Partners, Michael D. Zarin and David S. Steinmetz.
Michael selected as a “Person of the Year” for 2021 by Westfair Communications; David named one of the “Top 25 Attorneys in Westchester”
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Seven Z&S Attorneys Selected to the 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers List; David Steinmetz Selected to 2021 Top 25 Westchester County Super Lawyers List
Congratulations to Michael Zarin, David Steinmetz, David Cooper, Jody Cross, Daniel Richmond, Brad Schwartz, and Kate Roberts
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Z&S Defending Homebuyer in ZBA Proceeding Seeking to Revoke Building Permit
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Zarin & Steinmetz Welcomes Three New Lawyers
We are pleased to welcome the addition of lawyers Kory Salomone (Partner), Lee Lefkowitz (Counsel), and Sam Taterka (Associate) to the Zarin & Steinmetz family.
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Z&S Obtains Approvals for 921,100 SF Distribution Center in the Town of Southeast
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Z&S Secures Reversal of $8.9 Million Condemnation Award in Appeal to Second Department
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Six Z&S Attorneys Selected to the 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers List; David Steinmetz Selected to 2020 Top 25 Westchester County Super Lawyers List
Congratulations to Michael Zarin, David Steinmetz, David Cooper, Jody Cross, Daniel Richmond, and Kate Roberts
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Zarin & Steinmetz Welcomes New Attorney
Z&S welcomes Lee Lefkowitz.
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Land Use, Construction, & Litigation Update (05/27/20)
Update from Z&S, addressing topics relating to the reopening of NY, easing of restrictions on nonpayment and eviction proceedings, and the status of the Courts.
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Land Use, Construction, & Litigation Update (05/05/20)
May 5, 2020 update from Z&S with some information to help you navigate the land use, construction, and litigation legal landscape as it evolves daily.
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Land Use, Construction, & Litigation Update (04/14/20)
Here is some helpful information from Z&S to help you navigate the land use, construction, and litigation legal landscape as it evolves daily.
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Keeping Our Economy Functioning
Z&S offers some useful information for keeping our economy functioning during these challenging times.
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Z&S Selected For 3rd Year As NYC’s Expert On Regulatory Takings For Eminent Domain Valuation Trials
Michael Zarin & Marsha Rubin Goldstein are continuing their work on behalf of the Law Department in cases emanating out of the City’s Staten Island “Bluebelt” stormwater management projects.
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Zarin & Steinmetz Obtains Dismissal of Article 78 Proceeding on Jurisdictional Grounds
Court holds ZBA lacked jurisdiction to hear appeal.
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Z&S Partner David Cooper Publishes Article on Eminent Domain
The article, published in the NYSBA's Municipal Lawyer Journal, covers strategies for municipalities at the early stages of the process to prepare for potential valuation challenges in subsequent just compensation trials.
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Z&S Managing Partner David Steinmetz Selected as a “Counselor of Real Estate”
David was selected as a member of the highly acclaimed worldwide organization of real estate professionals who provide strategic advice and guidance on a wide variety of land development and property rights issues.
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Six Z&S Attorneys Recognized by New York Metro Super Lawyers in 2019 in the Field of Land Use & Zoning
Congratulations to Michael Zarin, David Steinmetz, David Cooper, Jody Cross, Daniel Richmond, and Kate Roberts.
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Zarin & Steinmetz Secures Rezoning and Site Plan Approvals for a Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Pelham
David Cooper and Matthew Acocella secured a unanimous vote from the Village for the redevelopment of gas station site with a mixed-use development.
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David Steinmetz & Jody Cross Secure Favorable Determination For The Siting Of A Community Residential Facility in Mt. Pleasant
Following an evidentiary hearing, NYS OPWDD determined YAI may establish a community residence for 6 adults with developmental disabilities.
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Michael Zarin and David Cooper Publish Article in the NY Law Journal Questioning Government’s Ability to Take Property to Build Border Wall
The article is entitled: “Sufficient ‘Public Purpose’ to Take Property for Trump’s Wall?,” N.Y. Law Journal, March 13, 2019, at 5.
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Dan Richmond Gets Property Rezoned In Yorktown
Town rezones property on Route 6 to enable its development for commercial purposes.
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David Cooper & Zachary Mintz Obtain Favorable Order In Condemnation Proceeding
David Cooper and Zachary Mintz obtained an Order precluding a condemnee from pursuing a $674,000 claim against the City of Port Jervis
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Dan Richmond To Give Presentation On New SEQRA Regulations To Rockland County Bar Association Zoning Committee
Dan Richmond will give a presentation to the Rockland County Bar Association Zoning Committee on December 11, 2018.
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Michael Zarin, David Steinmetz and Jody Cross Named to 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers List
Congratulations to our Selectees. Only five percent of lawyers in the State are selected to this list annually.
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Dan Richmond To Present at Live CLE Seminar on SEQRA on October 18th and October 24th
Dan will be part of a panel presenting on the ins and outs of the SEQRA process.
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Michael Zarin, Dan Richmond and Kate Roberts Successfully Defend Approvals for French-American School of New York (FASNY)
Court dismissed consolidated challenges to approvals issued by the White Plains Common Council for FASNY’s new school.
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Zarin & Steinmetz Welcomes New Associates
Matthew Acocella joins the firm.
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David Steinmetz & Kate Roberts Secure Approvals for Renovations to Iona College’s Business School
David and Kate successfully received site plan approval and area variances from the City of New Rochelle for renovations and additions to Iona College’s Spellman Hall and Hagan Hall.
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Helen Mauch & Kate Roberts Obtain a Certificate of Completion for EPR Properties
COC issued under the NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program.
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Helen Mauch & Kate Roberts Secure Approval for White Plains Hospital Expansion
Approvals allows hospital to add medical offices, and enhance its radiology practice.
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Michael Zarin & Helen Mauch Attend Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony With EPR Properties For Resorts World Catskills Casino.
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held in the Town of Thompson for the opening of Resorts World Catskills casino and hotel.
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Jody T. Cross Named Partner at Zarin & Steinmetz
Zarin & Steinmetz is pleased to announce that Jody T. Cross has been promoted to partner, effective January 1, 2018.
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David Steinmetz & Brad Schwartz To Conduct A Live Webinar On November 20, 2017
David and Brad will be speaking about "Property Redevelopment Due Diligence."
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Michael Zarin, David Steinmetz & Jody Cross Named to 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers List
Michael, David and Jody were selected to the 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list in the field of Land Use & Zoning. Only five percent of lawyers in the State are selected to this list annually.
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Jody Cross Selected For Small-Midsize Law Firm Advisory Taskforce
The Task Force will provide guidance and feedback to assist students graduating from the Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University.
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David Steinmetz, Daniel Richmond & Katelyn Ciolino Secure Approval For Memory Care Assisted Living Residence In New Rochelle
The 62-unit residence will be located at the former site of the Cooper's Corners Nursery.
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David Steinmetz, Daniel Richmond & Katelyn Ciolino Successfully Defend Against Challenge To Zoning Amendment
David, Dan and Katelyn successfully defended a Memory Care Assisted Living Residence from a Zoning Challenge.
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David Cooper Selected For Hudson Valley Pattern For Progress Board Of Directors
David Cooper has been selected to join the Board of Directors for the leading regional public policy research and advocacy organization Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress.
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Daniel Richmond Granted Dismissal Of Article 78 Proceeding
Petitioners' claims deemed time-barred under Article 78 statute of limitations.
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Michael Zarin & David Cooper Successfully Defend Country Club's Right To Hold Nonmember Events
Appellate Division, Second Department upheld lower Court's Decision in Country Club's favor.
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Zarin & Steinmetz Welcomes New Associates
Katelyn Ciolino and Edward Teyber added to the Z&S team.
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David Steinmetz & Jody Cross Successfully Defend Establishment Of Community Residence
Determination permitting Community Residence in Village of Port Chester upheld by Second Department against Village’s unwarranted objection.
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Daniel Richmond & Michael Cunningham Successfully Defend Subdivision Approval From Article 78 Challenge
Court agrees that challenge to SEQRA review was time-barred, and Final Subdivision Approval was supported by substantial evidence and was rational.
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David Steinmetz & Kate Roberts Secure Approval for Restaurant In Iona College Residence Hall
David Steinmetz and Kate Roberts obtained an approval for a 24-hour restaurant and market in the new Iona College residence hall.
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David Steinmetz Secures Approvals For Former AT&T Building
The plan includes 245 rental apartments and amenities.
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Jody Cross to Present at New York Planning Federation 2017 Annual Conference
The presentation will be on the topic of RLUIPA and Zoning.
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Michael Zarin, Helen Mauch & Brad Schwartz hold 2017 Breakfast Program
The topic of the Breakfast Program was "Transformative Real Estate Development Projects."
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David Cooper & Zachary Mintz Complete Eminent Domain Trial in Rockland County
The two-week eminent domain valuation trial was held before Judge Bruce E. Tolbert.
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David Steinmetz, Jody Cross & Matthew Pisciotta Successfully Defend Approvals Issued To Yorktown BJ's Wholesale Club
The land use approvals allow BJ's to add a gasoline filling station as a new amenity at its existing Yorktown Club.
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David Steinmetz & David Cooper Secure Approvals In The Village Of Irvington For Townhouse Development
The zoning text amendments, subdivision and site plan approval includes affordable housing and adaptive reuse of an historic property.
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David Steinmetz and Brad Schwartz Attend Ground Breaking Ceremony for Cortlandt Crossing Shopping Center
David and Brad attended a ground breaking ceremony in the Town of Cortlandt for the Cortland Crossing Shopping Center after receiving a rezoning and site plan approval.
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Michael Zarin, David Steinmetz & Jody Cross Named 2016 Super Lawyers
Michael, David and Jody were recently selected to the 2016 New York Super Lawyers list in the field of Land Use & Zoning. Only five percent of lawyers in the State are selected to this list annually.
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*UPDATE* Second Circuit Upholds S.D.N.Y. Decision In Favor Of Villages Against Federal Claims
The Second Circuit upheld the decision by U.S. Southern District of New York Judge Kenneth Karas, which dismissed civil rights claims against four Villages within the Town of Ramapo.
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SEQRA Findings and Preliminary Subdivision Approval in Cortlandt
David Steinmetz and Brad Schwartz guided our client through the full SEQRA and subdivision review processes for a 27-lot cluster subdivision in the Town of Cortlandt.
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Michael Zarin & David Steinmetz Named 2015 Super Lawyers
Michael and David were recently selected as 2015 Super Lawyers.
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Zarin & Steinmetz Successfully Defends Rockland County Villages Against Federal Claims
Michael Zarin and Jody Cross successfully obtained Summary Judgment on behalf of four Rockland County Villages in a highly publicized civil rights action in Federal Court.
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Brad Schwartz Selected For JCC Hudson Board
The JCC on the Hudson in Tarrytown has selected Brad to serve on its Board of Governors.
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EPR’s Adelaar Selected By NYS Gaming Facility Location Board
After 3 years of careful planning and securing the necessary land use and environmental approvals, Montreign Casino at Adelaar is selected by New York State Gaming Facility Location Board for a world-class destination resort and casino in the Catskills.
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David Steinmetz Secures 11 Variances For Senior Living Facility
After more than two years, David Steinmetz was successful in convincing the Town of Eastchester Zoning Board of Appeals to grant 11 area variances to facilitate a 92-unit, 5-story, age restricted (55 and over) rental building.
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Michael Zarin & Dan Richmond Obtain Special Permit for Religious Use
Michael Zarin and Dan Richmond obtain positive SEQRA Findings and Special Permit Approval from the New Castle Zoning Board of Appeals for the Upper Westchester Muslim Society for its proposed mosque and Islamic Center.
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David Cooper Is Selected To The 2014-15 Hudson Valley Pattern For Progress Fellowship Program
David Cooper was selected to the 2014-15 Hudson Valley Pattern for Progress Fellowship Program.
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David Steinmetz & Jody Cross Obtain Approvals To Redevelop Lumber Yard
David Steinmetz and Jody Cross successfully obtained Site Plan approvals from the Town/Village of Harrison Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals to redevelop a ½ acre site housing a nonconforming lumber yard.
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Dan Richmond Wins Motion To Dismiss A Challenge To Spring Valley Development
Dan successfully argued that a challenge to a 36-unit residential project in the Village of Spring Valley was barred by the doctrine of laches.
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Glen Cove Grants Approvals For Phase One Of Waterfront Project
Brad Schwartz guided the Glen Cove Planning Board through the Site Plan and Subdivision process for Phase One of the Garvies Point Waterfront Redevelopment Project.
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Daniel Richmond Co-Authors Article On Koontz Decision
Dan co-authored an article, entitled “State Environmental Quality Review Act Through The ‘Koontz’ Prizm,” which was published in the New York Law Journal.