New York Court of Appeals

In the Matter of Save the Pine Bush, Inc. v. Common Council of the City of Albany

October 27, 200913 N.Y.3d 297

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that petitioners who regularly use and enjoy the Pine Bush have standing under SEQRA to challenge the City's rezoning, but affirmed that the City's environmental impact statement complied with SEQRA and dismissed the petition. A concurrence argued the standing rule was overly broad.