Eva Schneider

February 28, 2024 | New York Law Journal

Last year, New York Senator Jessica Ramos introduced S. 2510-A, which would require all major projects located in or adjacent to a "disadvantaged community" to submit a written enhanced public participation plan to NYSDEC as part of the proposed project's permitting process. This article summarizes the bill's requirements and explores both the benefits and drawbacks of the bill as currently drafted.

By Gail Suchman, Eva Schneider and Samuel Zarkower

6 minute read

July 05, 2023 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the newly introduced Zoning Resolution Text Amendments, which are part of Mayor Eric Adams' "City of Yes" proposals for carbon neutrality The article addresses the siting of renewable energy and battery storage projects throughout the city and covers practical implications of the text amendments, including potential roadblocks for their enactment and how this will impact state efforts to transform the electric grid.

By Jodi Stein, Gail Suchman and Eva Schneider

8 minute read