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Published works by John C. Stellakis

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Published works

Taming “Forever Wild” for a Windfall: Extinguishing Restrictive Covenants Pursuant to the RPAPL
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · October 8, 2026
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Adduced! Ensuring the Record in CPLR Article 78 Proceedings
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · June 15, 2026
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Nonconforming Use or Nonconforming Structure: That Is the Question
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · November 17, 2025
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Hybrid Highlights: Avoiding the Pitfalls of a Land Use Litigation Technique
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · February 24, 2025
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Foie Gras Faux Pas: City Runs A-fowl of State Farming Protections
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · August 19, 2024
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Friend of the Shawangunks v. Town of Gardiner Planning Board: Litigation Concerning a Popular Outdoor Recreation Area Prompts the Third Department to Address Organizational Standing, Special Permit Criteria, and Whether Expert “Bias” is a Consideration Under SEQRA
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · July 22, 2024
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Fourth Department Frenzy: Reversionary Zoning, Sewer Agreements, Site Plan Review, and Constitutional Rights
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · July 19, 2021
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Sand Mining Hits Rock Bottom: LI’s Local Laws May Prohibit Future Operations
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · June 6, 2021
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Shinnecock Nation’s Second Sign Sees Renewed State Resistance
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · February 8, 2021
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Amityville Prepares For Production: Avoiding the Horror with Proposed Filming Law
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · January 25, 2021
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Farmingdale To Bring Upper Levels to the Ground Floor: Proposed Amendments to Downtown Zoning
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · December 7, 2020
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Flag on the Play for Illegal Procedure: Necessary Parties and the Pitfalls of Nonjoinder
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · October 19, 2020
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“General” Code Provision Saves Dollar Store Endeavor: Superfluous Interpretations Are Not Required
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · July 13, 2020
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How and When to Challenge SEQRA Determinations: Addressing Ripeness and Finality in Article 78 Cases
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · June 22, 2020
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Court Denies Preliminary Injunction to Enjoin Shinnecock Nation’s Project along Sunrise Highway
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · May 26, 2020
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Zoning Boards May Consider the Proposed Use and Purpose When Deciding Area Variance Applications, But Cannot Forget the Five-Factors
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · May 4, 2020
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How Executive Order 202.8’s 30-Day “Tolling” Affects Statutes of Limitations in the Article 78 Context
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · April 6, 2020
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Town Takes Trailer: Enforcing Zoning Ordinance against Unresponsive Violators
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · January 12, 2020
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Village’s Vitiation of Riparian Rights Survives Initial Challenge
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · December 23, 2019
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Parking Ticket Fix Earns Counsel Two Years’ Suspension
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · December 2, 2019
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Short-Term Rental Law Stumbles, But Survives Federal Court Challenge
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · September 16, 2019
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The Appellate Division, Third Department, Holds a Brewpub May Be an Accessory Use to a Golf Course
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · July 15, 2019
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Time-Frames for Prosecuting an Article 78 Challenge May Be Shorter Than You Think
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · May 28, 2019
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Zoning Boards Cannot Render Determinations Absent Jurisdiction and Not All Violations of the Open Meetings Law Justify Annulment or Award
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · May 6, 2019
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The Effect or Interpretation of an Ordinance at the Time of Review Applies, Despite Long-Standing Historical Views
Long Island Land Use and Zoning · April 1, 2019
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