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Everyday Law · Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York

Sep 30, 2026 · 2025-10232 · Appeal

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Can a new village law skip local approval if it mostly affects just one town?

Can the state bypass local input in village incorporation laws?

TL;DR

  1. 1Greenburgh says a state law on village forming unfairly targets them.
  2. 2They argue it violates local rights because it was passed without their input.
  3. 3The state claims the law affects more than just Greenburgh, making it valid.

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Can a new village law skip local approval if it mostly affects just one town?

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