The battle between NYU and WSV Green Neighbors has entered a new phase. The group members say New York University is infringing on rights they guaranteed in rent stabilization law, which they claim guarantees them exclusive access to park space. The school announced plans to build two new buildings near the Washington Square Village Park, eliminating part of it, as well as increasing public access to other recreational areas WSV Green Neighbors say is exclusive.

 

Contributor Dan Sabbatino provides an update on the third municipality to win a local fracking ban challenge in lower-level court.

Counsel from both sides of an appellate-level hydrofracking case gave credit to a four-judge panel for asking well reasons questions, having a solid understanding of a weighty science-based issue and showing a genuine interest in the topic.