The Supreme Court in Albany County has annulled the 2025 wetland regulations adopted by the New York State Department of Conservation (DEC) after finding that the DEC failed to comply with the requirements of the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQR). In 2022, the State Legislature amended the Freshwater Wetlands Act (FWA) by altering how regulatory jurisdiction over wetlands is established. The DEC previously held responsibility for investigating and mapping ... Read More >

Cuddy & Feder attorney Deborah Farber-Kaiser presented “Elder Law 101” as part of a webinar hosted by the Senior Law Day Collaborative on January 6, 2026. Read More >

Twenty-two Cuddy + Feder attorneys, across nine practice groups, have been recognized by Hudson Valley Magazine as being among the Hudson Valley’s Top Lawyers for 2026. The attorneys and practice areas named are: Banking and Financial: Kenneth Jurist Civil Litigation Law: Michael Caruso, Joshua Grauer, Kempshall McAndrew Commercial Litigation: Brendan Goodhouse, Joshua Kimerling Corporate Counsel: Joseph Carlucci Elder Law: Neil Rimsky Energy, Oil, and Gas: Neil Alexander Estate Planning: Sharon ... Read More >

Cuddy + Feder partner and Chair of the Firm’s Land Use Practice Group, Lucia Chiocchio, was installed as Secretary of the Board of Directors of ArtsWestchester during the organization’s Annual Meeting on June 24. An enthusiastic supporter of ArtsWestchester and its mission to strengthen the region through the arts, Lucia is actively involved with the organization. Her appointment to the leadership team reflects her ongoing commitment to the cultural institutions ... Read More >

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 >

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 >