Zarin & Steinmetz Obtains ‘Padavan Law’ Approval for Clarkstown Residence for Adolescents with Eating Disorders

Partner Jody Cross successfully represented Eating Disorder Treatment of New York and Monte Nido & Affiliates through the approval process for a proposed 24/7 residential facility for girls with eating disorders in West Nyack, Town of Clarkstown. Approval was obtained under the Padavan Law, which is aimed at establishing smaller residential group home settings for […]
Z&S Successfully Defends Determination in Favor of Permitting Residential Facility in Mount Pleasant
Having successfully pursued approvals from the New York State Office of People with Developmental Disabilities (“OPWDD”) to establish a Padavan community residence in the Town of Mt. Pleasant for six adults with developmental disabilities – which approval followed a full-day evidentiary hearing before an OPWDD administrative hearing officer – David Steinmetz and Jody Cross again […]
Z&S Obtains Approval Under the “Padavan Law” from the Town of Clarkstown for a Community Residence for Adults with Eating Disorders
Partner Jody Cross guided Eating Disorder Treatment Center of New York, LLC (“EDTNY”) through the Padavan Law siting process to establish a Community Residence for an Eating Disorder Integrated Treatment (“CREDIT”) program in the in the Town of Clarkstown. The Credit Program would serve up to 14 adults with eating disorders (i.e., anorexia nervosa, bulimia […]
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.
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.