“Pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution, and further authority vested in the State Comptroller by Article 3 of the General Municipal Law, we have audited selected financial activities of the Town of Duanesburg for the period January 1, 2001 through April 30, 2002. Our audit disclosed findings that should be … [Read more…]
“The topic I have been asked to address today is “The Importance of Development Plans for Development Control.” It is therefore my task to put into context why development plans are important in the context of the development control function with which most of you are involved. Let me start by defining the discipline … [Read more…]
“On September 5, 1996, respondent granted a special use permit to Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems, doing business as Cellular One, allowing it to construct a 250-foot cellular telephone tower and a utility building on property located on Mott Road in the Town of Duanesburg, Schenectady County. Respondent’s decision was filed in the Town Clerk’s … [Read more…]
“Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York, Third Department. The primary questions presented on this appeal are whether Supreme Court (1) properly granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment on the issue of liability, (2) correctly denied a cross motion by defendant Town of Duanesburg (hereinafter defendant) for an order … [Read more…]
“Harry Truman attributed his admiration for certain former presidents to their having “lived through days when reason was overcome with emotion”. Such a phrase too often describes life in rural Schenectady County town of Duanesburg, a communiity currently challeneged with the paingul task of defining its identity in the waning years of the 20th … [Read more…]
“Petitioner is the sponsor of an annual event known as the Harley Rendezvous, which it indicates is a fair and exposition for motorcycle enthusiasts and their families at which antique and vintage motorcycles are displayed, merchants buy and sell motorcycle memorabilia and attendees shop for motorcycle parts and accessories. The 1986 event is scheduled … [Read more…]
“From Abraham Van Vechten [Albany] September 16, 1796. “In the Causes of Mr Duane1 agst. the Tenants of Voght2 two Questions are likely to arise, on which I am directed to request your opinion as early as possible. The inclosed is a Copy of the only Writing which Mr Duane has from the Patentee … [Read more…]
“James Duane (February 6, 1733-February 1, 1797) was a prominent American lawyer and jurist as well as a leading figure in New York State politics and government during the Revolution and early years of the American republic. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, a New York State senator, mayor of New … [Read more…]