Sentences with phrase «state town law»

State law, which supersedes a town's, states in the very first paragraph of Section 271 of NY State Town Law, on planning boards, «The town board of each town is hereby authorized and empowered to appoint a planning board of five members or seven members in the discretion of the board, and shall have the authority to remove any member of such planning board for cause and after a public hearing.»

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Though beach fires are no longer allowed here (they are in neighboring towns like Nags Head), stationary fireworks that emit only sparks or smoke are permitted by state law and small - time fireworks can be purchased throughout the state.

Two non-Christian town residents — Susan Galloway (who is Jewish) and Linda Stephens (who is an atheist)-- objected, arguing that this practice violated the First Amendment's Establishment Clause, which states, «Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion.»

Recently, an Islamist group in the Syrian opposition, the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), captured the town of Raqqa and imposed on its Christian inhabitants the dhimma, the notional contract that governs relations with Christians in classical Islamic law.

Earlier this week, I went to a small town about 40 minutes east of where I live to speak on behalf of the immigrant community in the hopes that the city council wouldn't vote to oppose SB 54 (California's major piece of legislation that creates real limits on state and municipal law enforcement from being used for immigration enforcement).

If you are involved in a private youth sports program which plays on publicly - owned fields, diamonds, rinks, or courts, or are in local government, you have probably been hearing a lot lately about what is being dubbed the «power of the permit»: the authority municipalities and towns around the country are using to condition use of their athletic facilities by private programs on compliance with state concussion safety laws from which they would otherwise be exempt, or, in an increasing number of instances, to fill gaps in their state's law.

Massachusetts state law allows a city or town to choose the electricity supplier for residents and businesses within that municipality through a process called municipal aggregation or Community Choice Aggregation (CCA).

National Night Out is nationally sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW), a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of various crime prevention programs including neighborhood watch groups, law enforcement agencies, state and regional crime prevention associations, businesses, civic groups, and individuals, devoted to safer communities.

Town Supervisor John Strough and his wife were arrested by State Police on misdemeanor election law charges.

Gas Free Seneca, Seneca Lake Communities and Seneca Lake Pure Waters Association filed a formal response with state DEC Administrative Law Judge James McClymonds, arguing that gas storage in the Schuyler County town of Reading is unnecessary and there are other options.

As state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo continue to sort out an extension of the now lapsed rent control laws in New York City, Senate Republicans say they have no plans to leave town after passing their own eight - year extension of the program.

Faced with a new federal tax law that limits state and local tax deductions, three communities in New Jersey have come up with a novel solution: They want people to donate to a town - run charity as a way of mitigating their property taxes.

The town board approved a strict zoning law that will require wind farms to stay within one specific corner of town — but about a half - mile away from people's homes and the boundary of the Adirondack Park in New York State's North Country.

So if you're thinking about buying a town and becoming a financial haven for tax evaders and money launderers... sorry, state and fed laws still apply, even if you are the only voter.

Earlier in the day, Singas sent a letter to Town Supervisor John Venditto saying that Ippolito's continued employment violated state law.

Thanks to a new state law, East Hampton taxpayers will have the right to force a vote on whether the town should accept money for East Hampton Airport from the Federal Aviation Administration, which imposes rules on how airports function as a condition of providing funding.

State law requires that state legislative districts «be contiguous, and maintain the boundaries of towns, wards, or unincorporated places.&rState law requires that state legislative districts «be contiguous, and maintain the boundaries of towns, wards, or unincorporated places.&rstate legislative districts «be contiguous, and maintain the boundaries of towns, wards, or unincorporated places.»

Should a future town board accept state or federal airport grants, the matter could be put to a vote by the electorate if enough signatures are gathered, within 30 days, under the permissive referendum law.

In all, eight law enforcement agencies took part in providing security: Buffalo Police, U.S. Secret Service, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, the Erie County Sheriff's Department, New York State Police, Town of Amherst Police, Town of Tonawanda Police, and NFTA Police.

Developing 175 acres of surplus land acquired from the State of New York as well as ensuring the proper law enforcement protection throughout the Town of Haverstraw

Signed into law by Mayor Robert Wagner on April 19, 1965, the New York City Landmarks Law is among the strongest in the nation and continues to serve as a model for cities and towns throughout the United States and around the worlaw by Mayor Robert Wagner on April 19, 1965, the New York City Landmarks Law is among the strongest in the nation and continues to serve as a model for cities and towns throughout the United States and around the worLaw is among the strongest in the nation and continues to serve as a model for cities and towns throughout the United States and around the world.

A change to the state finance law will allow the town to issue a 10 - year bond to cover the cost of incentives and benefit payouts to employees who opt to step down from their town posts.

A Democratic state Senate candidate is calling for changes in ethics laws to address scandals in Oyster Bay town government.

Murray, who worked as a lawyer in the state attorney general's office before winning her first elected office, had said her leadership of a 759,000 - resident town — where she has been supervisor since 2003 — trumped a lack of criminal law experience.

When New York state passed «the toughest gun control laws in the nation» on Jan. 15, concern arose in a small upstate New York town built around a gun manufacturing company.

Ripp's Friday email said he would «hold my financial disclosure hostage» because of what he said were «double standards» and the town's failure to provide him with «certified» copies of financial disclosure forms of Republican candidates and a town employee requested under the state Freedom of Information Law.

Currently, towns and municipalities in Rockland are permitted by state law to issue their own licenses for taxis, and most do.

The Shared Services panel, made up of city, villagec and town supervisors, are required to be held by state law to develop plans to save money.

State lawmakers who approved the transfer of the land to Southampton Town, the lawsuit argues, violated a 1790 federal law that barred states from taking tribal property without approval from Congress.

Under state law, Towns is banned from lobbying the governor's office for two years, but his duties as described by American Airlines may not fit the legal definition of lobbying.

According to public officers law and an opinion provided by the state Association of Towns» attorney, a tie vote is considered a «failure to elect, «and the incumbent continues in the office until the next election.

The proposed legislation before the Southold Town Board would eliminate a 1960s law that requires hunters to receive a special permit from the town clerk's office in addition to a state - issued hunting perTown Board would eliminate a 1960s law that requires hunters to receive a special permit from the town clerk's office in addition to a state - issued hunting pertown clerk's office in addition to a state - issued hunting permit.

A police operation last month involving Suffolk County police detectives, numerous East End town police and U.S. marshals has found that all 10 registered sex offenders living in Southold Town are in compliance with state law regarding reporting of their residences, law enforcement officials stown police and U.S. marshals has found that all 10 registered sex offenders living in Southold Town are in compliance with state law regarding reporting of their residences, law enforcement officials sTown are in compliance with state law regarding reporting of their residences, law enforcement officials said.

That's the significance of the legislation authored by State Senator Kenneth LaValle (R - Port Jefferson) and Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (I - Sag Harbor) signed into law last week by Governor Andrew Cuomo providing that if any future East Hampton Town Board wants a Federal Aviation Administration grant running 10 years or more, it would have to be approved by the voters.

The petition stems from a lawsuit filed (and dismissed) earlier this year from residents who claimed the town passed a zoning law to improve the chances of a local casino getting the green light from the state.

The state's highest court may soon be called to solve a debate that's been raging in the town of Bethlehem for more than two and a half years, which involves an electronic road sign and the local zoning law.

A town clerk in Broome County is stepping down, saying that she could not enforce the state's new same - sex marriage law, which takes effect July 24.

For those who'd like to contribute to Hein's political future, he'll stage a fundraiser («suggested» minimum, $ 250) at the Orange County Town of Warwick home of Donna Applegate and Jonah Mandelbaum on Sunday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Donations of up to $ 5,000 will be accepted, but no more than $ 7,559 per person (by state law).

The Hamburg man facing charges for posting a sign opposing the state's gun control law will get another day in court after a second town judge recused himself in the case.

The new law states town police are not be allowed to «stop, question, interrogate, investigate or arrest an individual based solely on... actual or suspected immigration or citizenship status.»

Currently, towns and municipalities in Rockland are permitted by state law to issue their own licenses for taxis, -LSB-...]

Mr. Goodman also told the board of elections that the Quiet Skies Coalition's chairwoman, Ms. Cunningham, who is also a member of the town planning board, could be violating the spirit of a state law barring policy makers from managing political committees.

Jim Gaughran, a Democratic state Senate candidate, is calling for changes in ethics laws to address scandals in Oyster Bay town government.

The town of North Elba will enlist a UAlbany law school professor to, on the town's behalf, appeal the decision of a Franklin County judge that the state's plan to build a 34 - mile rail trail from Lake Placid to Tupper Lake was «arbitrary and capricious» and failed to follow numerous state laws.

The soldier, Lance Corporal John Godwin, was charged with murder, which is punishable under Section 106 (a) of Armed Forces Acts (Cap A20), Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (LFN) 2004, for killing five rescued civilians in Yamteke town of Borno State.

Candidates and Campaigns Committee recruits suitable candidates for county elective office, screen candidates for approval by the County Committee, provide information and logistical support to candidates for village, town and county elective office, and assist in their campaigns within the county; this group shall also maintain a County Committee liaison with the county board of elections, provide advice on requirements of the Election Law, and prepare petitions for Democratic candidates; in addition it will maintain communications with the state and national Democratic Parties and develop and support candidates for state and federal office in concert with the state and national parties.

However, under state law, that goal only applies to contracts issued by state agencies and authorities; it does not apply to state funding given to localities such as cities, counties, towns, villages and school districts, which amounts to approximately $ 65 billion annually.

State law gives county executives, mayors and town supervisors broad leeway in managing municipal finances.

The current state law says that towns, under the state's so - called «minimum budget requirement,» can not spend less money on public education than was spent during the previous year — unless special circumstances such as a sudden drop in enrollment or other problems.

A Freedom of Information Law request for the video initially was rejected by the town, but Town Attorney Jason Kovacs said his recommendation changed after reading an opinion from state Committee on Open Government Executive Director Robert Freetown, but Town Attorney Jason Kovacs said his recommendation changed after reading an opinion from state Committee on Open Government Executive Director Robert FreeTown Attorney Jason Kovacs said his recommendation changed after reading an opinion from state Committee on Open Government Executive Director Robert Freeman.