In Akeson v Inc. Vil. of Asharoken, 2019 NY Slip Op 32756(U), Index No. 57/2018 (Sup Ct, Suffolk County 2019), the Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the Incorporated Village of Asharoken’s (“Asharoken”) decisions to deny permits for the construction of seasonal and removable docks at two residential properties along Northport Bay. The two properties lie
Continue Reading Village’s Vitiation of Riparian Rights Survives Initial Challenge

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Rising sea levels and erosion have caused severe damage to Asharoken Avenue, the only road into or out of the Village of Asharoken.  These conditions continue to endanger the lives and property of the people that live in Eatons Neck.  Yet, despite the potential benefits from a multi-million dollar federally funded project that will protect Asharoken Avenue, the Village remains

Continue Reading The Village of Asharoken Faces A Rising Tide