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Solving the “Missing Middle” Problem for Local Housing, Subsidies Are Not the Answer
Recent housing studies commissioned in Broome and Tioga counties identify a supposed shortage of mid-level housing. This is a growing national trend. As is too
Negative Effects of Conservation Easements
I came across this article when doing research on the negative effects of conservation easements: “Condemning Conservation Easements: Protecting the Public Interest and Investment in

A Call for 2018 Libertarian Candidates
Many readers know this, but New York state triggers recognized party status based on the performance of the gubernatorial candidate. The status of the Libertarian

New York needs to finally respond to the Kelo Supreme Court Decision
The 5th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution ends with “nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation”. This sentence has been

A few thoughts on New York State government’s role in property development
Brownfield and Greenfield industrial properties Brownfield definition: A former industrial or commercial site where future use is affected by real or perceived environmental contamination. Greenfield

Zoning policies in the southern tier – let’s be careful not to stifle entrepreneurs
Zoning laws were first enacted in 1916 by New York State. A watershed SCOTUS case Euclid vs. Ambler came 10 years later (1926) and established