Guest Column
Sizing up CAT’s lawsuit against Riverhead
“Once you get past procedural sleights of hand, lawyers who are good at their craft succeed by persuading judges and juries that, on the facts, finding for their client is the right thing to do.” Attorney Andrew Leven says CAT’s story may be the worst he’s ever heard. Column.
News
Why Calverton Aviation & Technology filed an amended complaint in its suit against Riverhead
Calverton Aviation & Technology has filed an amended complaint in its breach of contract action against the Town of Riverhead to correct a procedural defect. The amended complaint was filed with the consent of the town.
Government
Riverhead hires special counsel to defend lawsuit by Calverton Aviation & Technology
Certilman Balin Adler & Hyman of Hauppauge was hired by RIverhead to represent the town and the Riverhead IDA in the lawsuit filed last month by Calverton Aviation & Technology seeking to enforce its purchase agreement with the town for 1,644 acres of vacant industrial land in Calverton.
Government
Preparing to defend EPCAL contract litigation, Town Board interviews four law firms
Supervisor Tim Hubbard called a special Town Board work session behind closed doors Monday to interview law firms for the job of representing the town in what may be the most consequential litigation it has ever faced.
Government
Riverhead supervisor: ‘No turning back’ on the termination of $40 million Calverton land deal
Supervisor Tim Hubbard said the town will not settle with Calverton Aviation & Technology or renegotiate a contract with the Triple five affiliate. "That was a bad deal from day one," he said at a civic meeting Saturday.
Business
Proposed code revision would ban cargo, passenger flights and flight training and some other aviation uses at Calverton
A proposed amendment to the Planned Development District, the zoning that applies to the vacant land outside of the “industrial core” portion...
Real Estate
CAT says it has asked Riverhead to reverse its decision, move ahead with sale of EPCAL land
Calverton Aviation and Technology has reached out to Riverhead officials in an effort to move forward with the purchase of vacant industrial land at the Calverton Enterprise Park, despite the Town Board declaring the contract “null and void,” the company said in a statement.
Business
Triple Five threatens to sue Riverhead Town over EPCAL contract
'CAT Triple Five has the legal right to develop this property,' a company spokesperson said, calling it 'tragic' that the town has 'diverted' the future of Calverton 'to the court house for what will likely be years to come.'
Government
Town Board special meeting set for vote on measure canceling contract with EPCAL buyer
The Riverhead Town Board will take up a resolution today to cancel the town’s contract to sell more than 1,600 acres of land at the Calverton Enterprise Park for $40 million to Calverton Aviation & Technology.
Government
After months of protests and a night of drama, residents express relief and joy at Riverhead IDA’s decision to deny EPCAL...
They had come bearing paper signs to convey their message the IDA board, not knowing what the outcome would be. By the time the IDA meeting was over Monday night, jubilant residents celebrated what many saw as a hard-fought victory.