Partners Co-Sponsor LIMBA Breakfast Forum With Chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council
On January 25, Long Island Metro Business Action (LIMBA) hosted a breakfast forum with John Cameron, Chairman of the Long Island Regional Planning Council, which was co-sponsored by Twomey Latham. Partners Patrick Fife, Reza Ebrahimi, and Janice Snead attended the event. The future of Long Island’s infrastructure and sustainability were discussed. “Long Island has many challenges, […]
Southold Landlords Best Beware of The Town’s New Rental Permit Requirement
Three years after its adoption of legislation banning short-term rentals in Southold, and after extensive review and revision to address public concerns, the town board adopted a new Rental Permit Code at its December 18, 2018 meeting. The ban on renting homes for fewer than 14 days was intended to stifle the depletion of affordable […]
The Effect of Divorce on Your Estate Plan
The ensuing months after the holiday season usually see an uptick in divorce filings. Some matrimonial practitioners even refer to the first Monday after New Year’s Day as “Divorce Monday.” Of course, many people chalk up this rise in divorce filings to the stress of the holidays or associate the increase in filings with people waiting until after the holidays to […]
Zoning Isn’t the Only Size Limitation in Historic Districts
An October 2018 New York State Supreme Court, Suffolk County decision setting aside a 2017 Southampton Village Architectural Review and Historic Preservation Board decision approving a nearly 15,000 square foot house on Gin Lane may have considerable impacts on property owners looking to make additions to or replace structures located in any of the East […]
New Pistol Permit Requirements Proposed In New York
A bill authored by Sen. Kevin Parker, D-Brooklyn, would require a background check of an individual’s social media and internet search engine history, when applying for, or renewing his or her pistol permit. The bill, S9191, mandates pistol permit applicants to consent to an inspection of their social media accounts and search engine history as far […]
