In August 2011, New York enacted the Power Act of 2011, aimed at encouraging investment in electric generating facilities and creating green jobs. The Act re-established Article 10 of the Public Service Law, relating to the siting process for approving major power plants. This latest version of Article 10 requires the New York State Department
Accretion, Erosion and Avulsion
Three distinct common law rules deal with the capricious nature of the shoreline. These terms are referred to in the legal community as accretion, erosion and avulsion.
“Accretion” is the term which applies to the gradual increase or acquisition of land by the action of natural forces washing up sand, soil or silt from the
Where is My Front Yard?
While the answer to the question posed in the title to this article seems obvious enough, it is actually a fairly complex question in many jurisdictions on Long Island. It is important to know where the front yard for your property is because municipalities typically regulate the location and types of structures that can be