Legal Opinion
In re City of New York
New York Supreme Court
Decided October 25, 2006Published
1Opinion of the Court
*259OPINION OF THE COURT
Abraham Gerges, J.
The City of New York commenced this eminent domain proceeding seeking to acquire property located at block 84, lots 280, 318, 324, 339, 342, 343, 353, 356, 361, 363, 371; block 89, lot 1; and block 96, lot 1 in Staten Island.
Facts
Herein, the City seeks to acquire a 14.5-acre site for use as the Jones Woods addition to the Skyline Playground to provide additional recreational facilities for the community. The subject property is bounded by Brighton Avenue, Butler Terrace and Van Tuyl Street, immediately adjacent to Skyline Playground and is comprised of a…
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- Waldo's, Inc. v. Village of Johnson CityNew York Court of Appeals · 1989
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