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Proposed law could allow lakeside landowners to sue IJC over flooding
Federal legislation introduced by both Republican and Democrat legislators aims to allow Lake Ontario landowners to sue an international agency for damages caused by flooding of their properties. Because of record levels of Lake Ontario in 2017 and 2019, the International Joint Commission, which oversees lake levels and efforts to modify them, has been the […]
New York state providing $10 million for Lake Ontario flooding recovery
The state is making $10 million in funding available to New York municipalities dealing with flooding along the Lake Ontario shoreline. Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Monday that the funds will support flood recovery efforts such as repairing break walls, roads, culverts and public water and sewer infrastructure. The Democratic governor declared a state of emergency […]
Fourth Department — Flooding: Gilberti v. Town of Spafford
Appellate Division, Fourth Department Flooding Negligent Maintenance — Third-party Liability Gilberti v. Town of Spafford CA 13-01245 Appealed from Supreme Court, Onondaga County Background: The plaintiff commenced an action alleging that the town was negligent in the design, installation, construction and maintenance of the stormwater system in the vicinity of the plaintiff’s house. The tow[...]
State will help with camp repairs
The state will provide funding to assist Camp Good Days and Special Times after the facility — which serves children and families affected by cancer — sustained serious damage following the flash flooding and storms that hit the region last week. The camp is in Branchport, on the northern end of Keuka Lake. Lt. Gov. […]
Cuomo considers calling Legislature back
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he’ll call the state Legislature back to address recent upstate New York flooding if the federal government declines to issue a disaster declaration. Cuomo issued an emergency declaration a week ago for 15 counties, followed by requesting a federal disaster declaration that would provide money for rebuilding. He said […]
Erie Canal to open for two weeks at Thanksgiving
The Erie Canal will reopen to commercial and recreational traffic for a two-week navigation period that begins Thanksgiving Day. The canal has been closed in the Mohawk Valley since major flooding damaged several canal structures late last month.
Upstate NY Amtrak service restored on some lines
UPDATE: ALBANY — Amtrak says it is restoring service on some lines in upstate New York after flooding led to track closures. Amtrak says westbound Lake Shore Limited service from Boston and New York to Chicago is expected to resume on Saturday.
Most of state’s canal system to remain closed
ALBANY — Much of New York's canal system will remain closed for at least two more weeks because of high water caused by flooding. The state Canal Corp. says the Erie Canal east of the Genesee River in Rochester and all other segments ...
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Justice A.
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: People v. McMillon
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Abbott v. Comme Des Garcons, Ltd.
- Second Circuit – Plea agreements: Cook v. United States
- Fourth Department: Statute of limitations: Marino v. Weiler
- Fourth Department – Nail and mail service: Rebutting presumption of service L&W Supply Corporation v. Built-Rite Drywall Corp, et al
- Fourth Department – Mental Hygiene Law: Charles L. v. State of New York
- Second Circuit – Medicaid and Medicare certification: U.S. ex rel. Quartararo v. Cath. Health Sys. Of Long Island Inc.
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. King
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Jordan
- Fourth Department – Rosario material: People v. Dennard
- Second Circuit – Magnuson-Stevens Act: State of New York v. Raimondo
Law News
- Split court affirms gun conviction
- N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
- NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
- NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power
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