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NYSDEC Adopts Amendments to SEQRA Regulations to Implement Environmental Justice Siting Law and Streamline Small-Scale Multifamily Development

June 08, 2026

Lucia Chiocchio, Jessica Zalin, Hailey Pedicano

On April 24, 2026, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (“NYSDEC”) adopted final amendments to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) regulations (6 NYCRR Part 617). The newly adopted amendments, which will take effect on June 12, 2026, are primarily designed to implement the Environmental Justice Siting ... Read More >

Land Use, Zoning + Development

“Let Them Build Agenda”; Will They Come?: What to Know about SEQRA Reform

June 03, 2026

Christopher B. Fisher, Maximillian Mahalek

On May 27, 2026, New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed the FY2026-2027 State Budget which includes “Let Them Build” reforms to the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) (1). New York’s housing crisis has been exacerbated by development delays which can substantially add time and cost to the entitlement process ... Read More >

Land Use, Zoning + Development

SEQRA HAS BEEN WEAPONIZED: Governor Proposes Reforms to Cut Red Tape

January 14, 2026

Alec R. Gladd

New York’s Governor has proposed meaningful SEQRA reforms as part of the 2026 State of the State to address housing delays and reduce regulatory hurdles affecting housing, energy, and other critical development projects. Read More >

Energy + Environmental, Land Use, Zoning + Development

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