IN THE NEWS
Mineola American |
Mineola Patch |
| February 23, 2011 | February 14, 2011 |
Michael Sahn represented the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints before the Mineola Village Board of Trustees at a special use permit hearing. The Church sought permission to renovate the former Salvation Army Building at 111 Willis Avenue. The Church proposed to renovate the interior of the building by constructing a new chapel and study rooms for religious instruction. An article on the hearing, including a photo of Michael, appeared on the front page of the February 23, 2011 issue of the Mineola American, and he was also quoted in Mineola Patch. Click here to read the article.
Long Island Business News |
Who's Who 2010 |
Michael H. Sahn is included in the Commercial and Residential Real Estate Law section of the annual Who's Who, published by Long Island Business News. He discusses issues that need to be considered when purchasing commercial property. Click here to read the article.
Newsday |
Long Island Business News |
The Roslyn News |
| December 2, 2010 | December 10, 2010 | December 9, 2010 |
News items on Adam H. Koblenz joining the Firm are included in newspapers, business publications and professional journals.
Newsday
November 7, 2010Chris Coschignano was featured in the Sunday “Winners” column with an item that focused on the award presented to him by the Jewish War Veterans.
Long Island Business News |
Newsday |
| October 28, 2010 | November 8, 2010 |
Justice Edward McCabe’s appointment as Director of Hofstra’s Paralegal Studies Program was noted by two Long Island newspapers. Each year about 100 students are enrolled in this well-regarded program, which prepares them to become certified paralegals.
Long Island Business News
August 6 – 12, 2010Partner Chris Coschignano was interviewed for the Newsmakers column, and the resulting article captures his dedication to serving the community as an elected official and an attorney. Chris relates how he came to the law, and advises others to follow their dreams where they lead. To read the article, click here.
Long Island Business News
July 9 – 15, 2010Environmental law partner Miriam Villani was interviewed for an article that examined the legal issues that Long Island municipalities could be faced with if the BP oil spill should reach Long Island’s shores. She notes that the ultimate responsible party is BP, but that municipalities should prepare for the unlikely event of the oil spill reaching Long Island. To read the article, click here.
New York Law Journal
May 26 , 2010Photos of the ceremony dedicating the judicial portrait of Hon. Edward G. McCabe, which took place at the Nassau County Court on Friday, May 21, appeared in the New York Law Journal. Click here to see the photos.
Real Estate Weekly
February 3, 2010This weekly publication for the real estate and construction industry featured an article describing the ground-breaking ordinance written by the Firm on behalf of the City of Glen Cove. Details can be found on our News & Events page.
Long Island Business News
December 18 – 24, 2009Michael Sahn discusses the questions that potential buyers should ask in the annual Who’s Who in Commercial/Residential Real Estate Law. Environmental, zoning and land use issues are at the top of the list when considering the purchase of a commercial property. Other significant questions concern the ability of the seller to convey good and marketable title. Click here to read the article.
Newsday |
The Long Island Catholic |
| December 1, 2009 | December 8, 2009 |
Kenneth Auerbach, Village Attorney for the Village of Old Westbury, was quoted in local media in articles regarding a lawsuit commenced by the Diocese of Rockville Centre to force the village to issue permits to build a cemetery. The Diocese has applied to create a major cemetery on a portion of a 97 acre parcel of land in Old Westbury, which environmental groups claim will have a significant adverse impact on groundwater supplies. The land is located near the intersection of Powells Lane and Jericho Turnpike, and is one of two groundwater protection areas left in Nassau County. Water travels downward from the surface and recharges the aquifers that provide Long Islanders with drinking water. In the Newsday article, Ken Auerbach noted that the tests at a nearby cemetery operated by the Diocese showed elevated levels of nitrate in the ground. The village is seeking additional information from the Diocese about the levels of nitrate and other environmental concerns. To read the Newsday article, click here.
Newsday |
Nassau Lawyer |
| November 22, 2009 | December 14, 2009 |
Newsday included Tom McKevitt and the news of his Distinguished Service Award in the “Winners” column, and an item on the award also appeared in the December issue of the Nassau County Bar Association’s monthly newspaper, Nassau Lawyer.
Newsday
November 13, 2009Kenneth Auerbach, who serves as Village Attorney for the Village of Old Westbury, was quoted in a Newsday article concerning a lawsuit that has been commenced by a group of Old Westbury homeowners to stop a church from developing a shared access road. For nine years, the church has sought approvals to build a 52,000 square foot church complex. Church lawyers claim the village is delaying the application, and that if it is denied, have threatened to sue. In the meantime, a group of homeowners filed a lawsuit to stop development of the dirt road they share with the property owned by the church. Kenneth Auerbach, Village attorney, commented that a new church was allowed under current zoning with a special use permit and that the village could impose "reasonable conditions on its impact…” A public hearing is set for November 16, when both sides will voice their concerns before the village Board of Trustees, who are deciding whether or not to accept the project’s final environmental impact statement. Click here to read the article.
Newsday, New York Law Journal, Long Island Business News and
Real Estate Weekly
October, 2009
News items on Justice Edward G. McCabe joining the Firm were included in several area metropolitan publications, including professional and regional business newspapers.
Newsday
August 18, 2009Michael Sahn is interviewed by reporter Deborah S. Morris on the decision of our client to formulate plans to move the historic summer home of Booker T. Washington to a new location on the property. Click here to read the article.
Nassau Lawyer
April 2009Michael Sahn, Jason Horowitz and John Christopher published an article on Current Issues in Land Use and Zoning Law. The article discusses three major issues - the interpretation of zoning ordinances, the impact of the volume of business at a property with an established pre-existing non-conforming use, and the need for a supplemental environmental impact statement under SEQRA. Click here for a pdf of the article.
Long Island Business News
April 24-30, 2009Michael Sahn presents suggestions of how the real estate community of Long Island could become a major force behind a local recovery. His ideas include streamlining building permit and zoning processes to get projects moving ahead quickly, and providing tax rebates for owners who have projects constructed during calendar year 2009. Click here to read the article.
New York Law Journal
February 18, 2009Michael Sahn was interviewed on the topic of how law firms are faring in the current economy. He explained to the reporter that the firm has been able to strike a balance by virtue of having diversified practice areas. In addition to a focus on land use and zoning, the firm also serves clients in corporate, litigation, municipal, telecommunications and trusts and estate law.
Focus Briefs – Chicago Title Insurance Company
February 2009A summary of the Cervasio v. Glen Cove decision appeared in this newsletter, which is circulated to 800 real estate attorneys and professionals on Long Island. Click here to read the decision.
Long Island Business News
February 13 – 19, 2009An item on Erik Zaratin joining the firm is included in the Newsmakers section.
Mealey’s Real Estate Report
January 31, 2009A lengthy article on Cervasio v. Glen Cove appears in this professional newsletter. Key issues concern the importance of a SEQRA review of a site plan application taking priority over timing provisions of the City Code. Click here to read the decision.
Newsday
June 23, 2008Smithtown reporter Stacey Altherr covers the Firm’s successful representation of Smithtown Board of Ethics in a dispute with a former councilwoman. The case concerns a decision by the Board that the councilwoman used town resources to send out a mailing that was deemed political in nature and fined her $3,500. Supreme Court Suffolk County Justice Molia upholds the Board of Ethics decision to levy the fine and dismisses a lawsuit brought by the councilwoman against the Board and the Town.
The Roslyn News |
Nassau Lawyer |
| May 15, 2008 | June, 2008 |
John Christopher and Jason Horowitz were featured in articles announcing their becoming associated with the Firm. The Roslyn News article included details on their educational background, their work with the firm during summers and while in law school and a photograph of Jason.
News 12’s Long Island Talks
April 22, 2008Special Counsel Thomas McKevitt appeared on this half hour call in show as the expert legal source on telecommunications facilities. He discussed legal challenges facing communities and property owners when challenging telecommunications companies wishing to locate facilities in their neighborhoods.
Newsday
April 20, 2008The “Winners” section recognizes achievements of leading Long Islanders. This Sunday’s section featured an item and photo of Dan Baker as the honoree of this year’s Twelfth Annual South Shore Invitational Golf Outing by the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Long Island Chapter.
Long Island Business News |
The Roslyn News |
| February 22- 28, 2008 | February, 2008 |
Michael Sahn’s appointment to the Board of Directors of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island appeared in the “Newsmakers” section in Long Island Business News and as a business news item in The Roslyn News, a weekly Anton newspaper.
Long Island Business News
December 21 - 27, 2007Michael Sahn was profiled in “Who’s Who in Commercial & Residential Real Estate Law.” He suggests that purchasers consider providing for a due diligence investigation period in the contract and that contract obligations be contingent upon the approval of the purchaser’s contemplated use and development of the property. Click here to read the article..
The Northport Observer
November 29, 2007The Firm’s appearance on behalf of the owner of a shopping center on Fort Salonga Road at a Northport Village Planning Board meeting was covered by the local press. The Firm is requesting a wavier of filing a formal site plan in connection with the expansion of a CVS drugstore and other changes in the shopping center.
The New York Times
September 23, 2007The Firm’s Special Counsel Thomas McKevitt was interviewed regarding several telecommunications matters, including the new telecommunications ordinance that was prepared by the Firm and adopted into law by the City of Glen Cove. Click here to read the article.
Long Island Business News
September 7 – 13, 2007Jon Ward is extensively interviewed in an article discussing the Decision and Order of the Appellate Division, Second Department, affirming the decision made by Justice Bucaria of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, annulling the rezoning of 19 acres of waterfront property in the Village of Great Neck, including a parcel previously owned by Waldbaum's, from an industrial zoning district to a waterfront residential zoning district, on the grounds that the rezoning was adopted in violation of the New York State Environmental Quality Review Act ("SEQRA").
Land Use Legal Report
August 24, 2007The ruling of the Appellate Division concerning the former Waldbaum’s parcel is reviewed in this newsletter, highlighting the fact that the Village of Great Neck improperly segmented its environmental review, rendering the rezoning invalid. Click here to see the news item.
New York Law Journal
August 14, 2007The Firm successfully represented our client in vacating a foreclosure sale that had been based on non-payment of common area charges for homeowners association dues. Jon Ward led the litigation team whose efforts led to the home being returned to our client, with the court finding the plaintiff proceeded with the sale in bad faith. Click here to read the article.
New York Law Journal
August 21, 2007“News Briefs” featured an item on the Decision and Order of the Appellate Division, Second Department, to annul the rezoning of 19 acres of waterfront property in the Village of Great Neck. Click here to see the item.
Newsday |
Long Island Business News |
The Half Hollow Hills Newspapers |
| June 4, 2007 | May 10 - 24, 2007 | May 17, 2007 |
Our announcement that Jeffrey Greenblatt has become associated with the Firm was included in the “On the Move” section of Newsday, “People in the News” section of Jeffrey’s hometown paper, The Half Hollow Hills Newspapers, and the “Newsmakers” section of Long Island Business News.
Nassau Lawyer – Nassau Bar Association
April 2007The use of temporary zoning moratoriums throughout New York State to control growth and development was the subject of an article authored by Michael Sahn and John Christopher, a legal intern in the firm and a third year law student at Touro. The article examined cases in New York State and before the United States Supreme Court as well as current state legislation. Click here to see a copy of the article.
Long Island Business News
February 2 – 8, 2007Dan Baker was featured in “Who’s Who in Tax Certiorari,” a special section published by Long Island Business News. The article provided a close look at Dan’s background in land use law and his successful representation of the owner of a large horse farm in Nassau County. Click here to read the full article.
Real Estate Weekly
November 2006A news item on the Firm’s successful representation of Wild by Nature in Oceanside appears in this trade publication.
Nassau Lawyer – Nassau County Bar Association
November 2006Thomas McKevitt shares his experience as a member of the New York State Assembly. His description of the legislative process, “Lobbying Day” and activities on behalf of his constituents provides a uniquely personal and enlightening portrait of a rising leader. Click here to read “From Lawyer to Legislator.”
Long Island Business News
September 1 – 7, 2006Richard Weinberg was quoted as a source in an article examining the use of “IRC Section 1031 exchanges,” in which proceeds from the sale of one property are used to purchase another property and capital gains taxes are deferred. Weinberg, who represents many clients in 1031 tax deferred exchange transactions, explains that one of the requirements is the participation of an independent third party, who must take possession of the proceeds of the sale and use them to purchase the replacement property. While these transactions are complex, the appeal of deferring capital gains taxes on real estate transactions has made the 1031 exchange increasingly utilized.
The New York Times
Sunday, July 23, 2006Michael Sahn was a featured source in the “Your Home” column on the use of bridge loans in residential real estate transactions. Bridge loans are commonly used to provide funds to purchase a new home if the buyer has not yet sold their existing home. He explained that most residential real estate contracts do not make the purchase of a new house contingent on the sale of the old one, and buyers must therefore close on the purchase of the new home, even if their current home does not sell, or face losing deposits and other monies associated with the purchase of a new home.
Long Island Business News
July 21 – 27, 2006The first item in the law section highlights the increasing presence of legislators in law firms as beneficial for both lawmakers and law firms, and announces that Assemblyman Thomas McKevitt, representing the 17th Assembly District, has joined the Firm as Special Counsel. Three large law Long Island firms and names of their own legislative members are mentioned as well.
New York Law Journal
Tuesday, July 18, 2006The first item in the “Briefly Noted” column features the news that Thomas McKevitt has joined the firm as Special Counsel. The article details Assemblyman McKevitt’s accomplishments as a Deputy Town Attorney for the Town of Hempstead , includes his professional and political affiliation and includes a description of the Firm’s practice areas.
Reckson Report
Spring 2006The Firm is recognized as a leader in the legal field by the Long Island edition of the Reckson newsletter, which welcomes the firm to the Omni Building and commends its members for service in the community and the profession.
Land Use Law Report
April 12, 2006The Firm’s successful reversal of a rezoning by a municipality was analyzed in depth in a prestigious national publication dedicated to high profile cases concerning zoning and land use matters. Please click here to see a copy of the newsletter.
New York Law Journal
January 17, 2006The success of our litigation team in protecting the rights of a property owner from rezoning without proper environmental impact studies was explored in a detailed article concerning Waldbaum, Inc. v. Incorporated Village of Great Neck. Jon Ward told the reporter that this decision could be construed as a clear message to municipalities that they must conduct sound and complete environmental studies before taking action against a property owner. Click here to read the full article.
Great Neck Record
January 27, 2006The ruling by Justice Bucaria in support of our client was the subject of a lengthy article that reviewed the decision and made a careful analysis of specific problems not addressed by the municipality in the development plan. The reporter explained the massive logistical problems that would be created by the Village’s plan with regard to moving existing sewage treatment plans and diverting the village’s sewage to a new location for treatment. For a copy of the article, please call our office.
Long Island Business News
July 1, 2005Michael Sahn served as a source for an article on the United States Supreme Court decision on Kelo v. the City of New London, which presented the issue of whether "economic development" constitutes a valid "public purpose" to justify the use of eminent domain powers under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution. Click here to read the full article.
Real Estate Weekly
June 29, 2005Michael Sahn was also interviewed by Real Estate Weekly the day after the United States Supreme Court decision in Kelo was announced. Government, he noted, is now willing to use the eminent domain power as a "tool to achieve a particular result in a way the private marketplace could not." For a copy of the article, please call our office.
Long Island Business News
June 17, 2005Michael Sahn was featured in an article in Long Island Business News that was published several weeks before the Kelo decision was announced, in which he explained the issues in the case. Click here to read the full article.
Long Island Business News
February 4, 2005The Firm’s successful representation of Chasanoff Properties, a major area developer, in a complex commercial landlord-tenant dispute resulted in the dismissal of $30 million in claims against Chasanoff Properties and the recovery of $7 million from the tenant. Partner Jon Ward, who led the litigation team that skillfully defended our client, proved that Chasanoff Properties acted reasonably in rejecting the assignment of a sub-lease by a tenant and as a result, all claims against our client were dismissed and the court ordered payment for damages caused to the building and reimbursement of all legal fees. Click here to read the full article.
Long Island Business News
December 10 – 16, 2004Michael Sahn was extensively quoted in an article examining the complex world of real estate law and development on Long Island. When asked to identify the biggest issue facing Long Island property owners and developers, Michael pointed to increasingly restrictive zoning regulations and ordinances. "How restrictive zoning will become, and how effective challenges will be" is the big question for the area's future growth and development.. Click here to read the full article.
Long Island Business News
August – September 2, 2004For the second year in a row, Michael Sahn was included among a small group of attorneys in a special “Who’s Who in Law” in this weekly business newspaper. When asked about trends in land use issues on Long Island, he observed “We have to come to grips with change and embrace it so that we not just preserve what we have, but improve upon it in the future."
The New York Times
August 8, 2004Michael Sahn was quoted in an article by real estate reporter Carole Paquette that profiled three different shopping centers on Long Island about to undergo face-lifts, starting with the Baldwin Waldbaum's shopping center represented by the firm. Michael noted that the expansion from 30,870 to 44,250 square feet will allow the Baldwin Waldbaum's to provide additional goods and services that consumers expect in a modern shopping center.
Long Island Business News
July 2 – 8, 2004Dan Baker was featured in an article that examined the challenges facing multi-unit franchises doing business on Long Island. Dan emphasized that Long Island’s population density, along with a high level of discretionary income, make it very attractive for franchise restaurants – and worth the extra patience that is occasionally required in obtaining land use permits.
Long Island Business News
March - April 1, 2004An article reviewing the challenges and rewards for attorneys leaving established law firms and starting their own practices featured Michael Sahn. The article noted the successful growth of the firm to include two additional name partners and a support staff.
