Archives For: NY
Here?s One Way to Fight Zombie Properties
The New York Law Journal published an article authored by Bruce J. Berkman, a partner with Berkman, Henoch, Peterson & Fenchel. In it, Berkman discusses a recently passed law in Hempstead Town, NY (Ordinance No. 46-2016) that requires servicers to provide a financial security deposit to maintain vacant and abandoned properties that are in the process of foreclosure.
29 Jun 2016
Sullivan County Applying to Form a Land Bank
The Times Herald-Record published an article discussing the decision of Sullivan County, NY to apply for the creation of a land bank.
20 Jun 2016
County Identifies Responsible Parties to ?Zombie? Properties
The Ken-Ton Bee published an article discussing the efforts of New York State Assemblyman Michael Kearns to collect public complaints pertaining to vacant, blighted homes in order to raise awareness of their existence and inspire action from the state.
8 Jun 2016
Oswego County Receives Approval to Proceed with Establishment of Land Bank
Oswego County Weeklies (OCW) posted an article discussing the approval of an application by Oswego County, NY to create a land bank.
2 Feb 2016
Kearns: Donate Zombie Homes to Local Charities
WKBW ABC 7 (Buffalo) published an article discussing an editorial submitted by New York Assemblyman Michael Kearns and representatives from the Western New York Law Center and Habitat for Humanity.
27 Jan 2016
Forces Join to Protect Borrowers from Foreclosure Relief Scams
DS News published an article discussing a joint initiative between the Office of New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and several media outlets to crack down on unlawful advertising of foreclosure rescue scams.
12 Dec 2015
Rep. Israel Announced Bill to Turn ?Zombie? Homes into Housing for Homeless Veterans
The office of U.S. Congressman Steve Israel (NY-03) issued a press release discussing the introduction of the Housing Our Heroes Act (H.R. 3970).
23 Nov 2015
Huntington Adds New Fee For Vacant Home Inspections
Newsday published an article discussing the enactment of a vacant property inspection ordinance in Huntington, NY.
1 Oct 2015
?Foreclosure Predicament Persists? in New York
DS News published an article discussing a report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli which explores the impact of statewide foreclosure activity.
17 Aug 2015
Land Bank Measure Moves Back to Kingston Common Council for Consideration
On June 21, the Daily Freeman published an article discussing a Kingston, NY land bank creation proposal that was previously referred back to the Laws and Rules Committee for further consideration.
9 Jul 2015