Appellate Division, Second Department
Coverage of Appellate Division, Second Department in the Nexus archive.
- Appellate court revives homeowners’ noise suit against Forest Hills Stadium, but dismisses zoning issue
A Queens appellate court ruled that residents can pursue claims against Forest Hills Stadium for nuisance and trespassing due to concert noise and traffic but dismissed zoning arguments. The decision affects two lawsuits, with one group's case moving forward while another was rejected. New leadership in the homeowners' co-op may influence future litigation.
- NYC must notify residents when sewage discharges into rivers and creeks occur, court rules
A New York state appeals court ruled that NYC must notify residents whenever sewage is discharged into rivers and waterways, following a 2019 lawsuit by environmental group Riverkeeper. The decision requires officials to notify the public within 4 hours of any sewage overflow, expanding prior notifications that only occurred when water quality standards were violated.