Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Lawsuit against Zoning Board dismissed

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From the Penn Yan Chronicle-Express : PENN YAN — A Penn Yan couple’s lawsuit against the Town of Jerusalem’s Zoning Board of Appeals was dis...
Thursday, December 18, 2008

New York Decision on Animal Cruelty May Have Broad Implications for "Puppy Mills"

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A New York City Criminal Court has concluded that a man who failed to provide medical treatment for his dog can be prosecuted for animal cru...
Sunday, December 14, 2008

Lodi takes step to form planning board

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From the Finger Lakes Times : The Town Board Thursday passed a motion to begin the process of forming a five-member planning board. [Supervi...
Friday, December 12, 2008

Balancing the Rights of Farmers and Animals

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The Town of Ovid's Farm law draft gets support : The town board didn’t hesitate Wednesday night to support the final draft of grape grow...
Thursday, December 11, 2008

Working to Regulate Puppy Mills in New York

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NY STATE HUMANE GROUP PRAISES ROMULUS FOR ANTI-PUPPY MILL LAW : ROMULUS--Supervisor David Kaiser is pleased to report that the Town of Romul...
Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Is Your License Plate Frame Illegal...or Protected Free Speech?

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Most people have frames around their vehicle license plates, advertising their car dealer, a favorite sports team, or a pet slogan. Unfortu...
Tuesday, November 11, 2008

New State Program to Provide Funds to Help New York’s Neediest Heat More Efficiently

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New York State officials have announced a new program to deliver $1.9 million to low-income home owners to help them cope with the high cost...
Thursday, October 30, 2008

Halloween: Be Safe, Avoid Lawsuits, Have Fun

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With the growing popularity of Halloween as a holiday, both children and adults are cautioned to put safety first. Many law enforcement and...
Friday, October 24, 2008

Oil and Gas Leases: Know Your Rights

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With the discovery of a large natural gas deposit in the Southern part of New York State, many property owners are being approached by energ...
Saturday, October 18, 2008

What to Do if You Get a Speeding Ticket

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Advice on how to fight a speeding ticket from, of all places, political magazine the American Spectator : Even if you have a perfect driving...