John C. Armentano

January 21, 2025 | New York Law Journal

In his Zoning and Land Use column, John Armentano discusses the Court of Appeals decision in ‘Nemeth v. K-Tooling,’ which gives litigants, especially land use litigants, some additional “breathing room” to work with when they fail to name all the parties to an action when they first initiate it.

By John C. Armentano

8 minute read

September 24, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A recent case, 'City of New York v. Ball,' highlights a clash between the powers of New York State and one of its political subdivisions, New York City.

By John C. Armentano

9 minute read

May 21, 2024 | New York Law Journal

The Second Circuit's decision puts municipalities on notice that attempts to delay a zoning decision may work against them when there are religious discrimination claims at stake.

By John C. Armentano

11 minute read

January 23, 2024 | New York Law Journal

A discussion of the Second Department's expansion of the 'Monroe' balancing test for zoning immunity on private projects that serve a public interest.

By John C. Armentano

7 minute read