Ariel Services, Inc. v. New York City Environmental Control Board

Petitioner contends that it was denied due process because it did not receive a copy of respondent New York City Department of Environmental Protection’s appeal from the Administrative Law Judge’s decision that had been in petitioner’s favor. This argument is unavailing since “a properly executed affidavit of service raises a presumption that a proper mailing occurred, and a mere denial of receipt is not enough to rebut this presumption” (Kihl v Pfeffer, 94 NY2d 118, 122 [1999]).

Contrary to petitioner’s contention, ECB’s determination was supported by substantial evidence. The agency’s…