As we enter the month of March, the annual budget vote and school board election season begins. This year’s vote and election will take place on Tuesday May 16, 2023. The New York State School Boards Association (NYSSBA) has published an informativ…
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On December 9, 2022, changes to the New York State Real Property Tax Law were made giving a governing body the option of adopting legislation creating a tax exemption for real property owned by enrolled members (and their spouses) of incorporated vol…
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As School Districts head into budget season, there are numerous deadlines approaching that all Districts should be aware of leading up to the May 17, 2022, Annual Budget Vote and School Board Election. Our attorneys will continue to monitor any chang…
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As many may remember, the criteria to qualify to vote by absentee ballot was expanded for national, state, and local, including school district, elections in 2020 and 2021. The expanded criteria permitted voters to request and qualify to vote by abse…
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As many are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in changes to the New York State Open Meetings Law and the ability of a public body of a political subdivision, including school district boards of education, to conduct their required meetings vi…
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On November 4, 2021, Honeywell Law Firm PLLC’s Associate Attorney, Shannon Capozzola presented to a large group of almost 100 attendees at this year’s Association of School Business Officials (ASBO) School Business Management Workshop. Sh…
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On October 19, 2021, Governor Hochul signed into legislation amendments to the New York State Open Meetings Law (Public Officer’s Law § 103(e) and (f)), which governs meetings of public bodies, including school boards of education. The first chang…
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Thank you Albany Therapeutic Riding Center, Inc. for having us as a sponsor for the 2nd Annual day at the Golf Course Event that took place on Sunday, September 19th We are honored and proud to support such a great event! The Albany Therapeutic Ridin…
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A big Congratulations to attorneys Jeffrey Honeywell, Paul Aloy, and Christopher Honeywell, as all three were recognized in the 2021 Upstate New York SuperLawyers publication. All three of our firm’s partners have been recognized by SuperLaywer…
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Congratulations to two of Honeywell Law Firm, PLLC’s Shareholders for being chosen and recognized in the 28th Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Managing Shareholder, Jeffrey Honeywell was recognized in the areas of Education Law, Employme…
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