“The rulings that would be in favor of the defendants could potentially make it difficult for prosecutors to charge individuals for cases such as wire fraud and would limit the prosecutors’ ability to pursue certain kinds of bribery cases, according to former federal prosecutor Jaimie Nawaday. Then-US Attorney Preet Bahara brought the charges against … [Read more…]
“Williams said he will appoint Fisher, Bessette, Muldowney and McArdle as the village’s law firm, replacing Whiteman, Osterman and Hanna. This firm currently represents the villages of Massena and Tupper Lake; the towns of Constable, Moira and Malone; government organizations like Franklin County IDA, Malone Housing Authority, Akwesasne Housing Authority and Harrietstown Housing Authority; … [Read more…]
“Elena Savostianova, managing partner of Ember, said, “We are thrilled to partner with ReEnergy, given the team’s track record of best-in-class operations as we build out the platform and capitalize on compelling opportunities we see in the bioenergy sector as demand grows for resource efficient, carbon-neutral base-load power generation.” The transaction is expected to … [Read more…]
“Scotts Miracle-Gro won’t sell marijuana in New York and New Jersey. But the company’s hefty investment in lobbying for recreational cannabis legislation shows it’s setting itself up to reap a potential profit. From vertical farming and hydroponic equipment to cannabis-oriented business lines, the last decade has seen Scotts realign itself with cannabis legalization around … [Read more…]
“The state is recommending approval for East Point Energy’s application for a 50- megawatt solar project in the Town of Sharon. Still, there’s one more chance to comment on the project. In a surprise notice Friday, the state’s Siting Board said a final, public hearing on the project put on hold in March because … [Read more…]
“How much is energy worth? To the New York Power Authority, at least $60 million. To East Point Energy, the developers of a 50-megawatt solar project proposed in the Town of Sharon? It looks like not even a PILOT. “I’m not surprised,” said Supervisor Sandy Manko. “I think they have something up their sleeve.” … [Read more…]
“Critics of a proposed solar farm have been granted a two-week reprieve to study a proposed payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement to be executed with the developer. The town board voted on Thursday to postpone a vote on the deal until Jan. 9 after getting an earful from local residents contending the project will harm their property … [Read more…]
“TOWN OF DUANESBURG PLANNING BOARD RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL USE PERMIT, SUBDIVISION AND SITE PLAN FOR THE EOEN RENEWABlES OAK HILL SOLAR ENERGY PROJECTS -1206 OAK HILL ROAD Date: September 19. 2019 2019″ WHEREAS, on or about May 7.2018, Eden Renewables (“Eden Renewables” or the “Applicant”) applieat6″iK”e Duanesburg Planning Board (“Planning Board”) for a Special Use … [Read more…]
“Over the past 43 years, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna became one of New York’s largest and most prominent legal and lobbying firms. In just eight days at the recent political corruption trial of Joe Percoco and three businessmen, it gained a less prestigious distinction: the firm that employed Todd R. Howe, a convicted felon … [Read more…]
“Todd Howe, the lobbyist-turned-cooperator who was arrested during the time he testified against an ex-aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of bribery, shed tears on the witness stand Thursday morning before his tumultuous cross-examination ended with an admission that he doesn’t know how many emails he has faked. Howe, who was arrested a … [Read more…]