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Judge orders cancellation of CAT property claim on vast Calverton industrial site

by Mar 31, 2026
Judge orders CAT’s notice of pendency on EPCAL canceled, a move that could clear the way for Riverhead to market the land as both sides appeal.

Halpin sees rail, manufacturing at EPCAL, but key questions remain

by Mar 12, 2026
Halpin says freight rail and manufacturing should shape EPCAL’s future, but litigation and unanswered questions still cloud the site’s path forward.

Judge dismisses 16 of 17 claims in Calverton Aviation’s EPCAL lawsuit against Riverhead

by Feb 28, 2026
A Suffolk Supreme Court judge tossed out all but one of CAT's claims over the $40 million EPCAL deal.

Bondholders sue Triple Five affiliate and NJ municipality, claiming collusion to cut megamall’s PILOT payments

by Feb 10, 2026
Alleged collusion by Triple Five’s American Dream megamall and New Jersey town puts repayment of $800 million in bonds at risk: lawsuit claims.

As lawsuit drags on, EPCAL’s future is in limbo, tied to American Dream developer Triple Five

by Aug 19, 2025
More than 18 months into Riverhead’s lawsuit with a Triple Five affiliate over the $40 million EPCAL land deal, there’s no end in sight — and Triple Five continues to face strong headwinds with its American Dream projects in New Jersey and Miami.

Legal fees top $160K so far in Riverhead’s fight over Calverton land deal

by Mar 25, 2025
Riverhead Town has been billed more than $160,000 by a Hauppauge law firm hired to defend the town and the Riverhead IDA in a lawsuit seeking to enforce a $40 million land deal at the Calverton Enterprise Park.

Attorneys argue Riverhead’s motion to dismiss lawsuit by Triple Five affiliate over EPCAL contract

by Nov 21, 2024
State Supreme Court Justice David Reilly peppered attorneys for both sides with questions during oral arguments on Riverhead Town's motion to dismiss the Triple Five affiliate's lawsuit seeking to enforce the EPCAL sale contract.

Riverhead asks court to throw out EPCAL lawsuit

by Apr 15, 2024
In papers filed in court Friday afternoon, Riverhead Town and the Riverhead IDA seek dismissal of the lawsuit brought by the Triple Five affiliate in the gnarly and controversial $40 million EPCAL land deal that collapsed last year.

Sizing up CAT’s lawsuit against Riverhead

by Mar 4, 2024
“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.

Why Calverton Aviation & Technology filed an amended complaint in its suit against Riverhead

by Mar 1, 2024
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.