Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Article Index and Links


LATEST ARTICLES
Shadow vs. Substance
When a Village Administration Holds Its Citizens in Contempt
Unpersuaded by Untruths and Bad Counsel
Whither Westchester? Part 1: Irrational Complexity
Whither Westchester? Part 2: The High Cost of Villaging
One Weekend's Excellent Adventure: A Cautionary Tale
Going to the Dogs: Another Croton Folly


THE ANIMAL CRUELTY AS PUBLIC POLICY SERIES
A Naked Attempt to Politicize the Bow-Hunting Controversy
Conflicting Interests. Bullying and Official Cowardice
'There Is the Stench of Death About This Village Board'
The Truth About Bow Hunting
Butchers with Bows and Arrows
Don't Let Croton Become Westchester's Animal Cruelty Capital

OP ED
Shadow vs, Substance
When a Village Administration Holds Its Citizens in Contempt
Unpersuaded by Untruths, Rejecting Bad Counsel
Conscience and Cowardice in Croton
Farmers Market Chickens Come Home to Roost
Setting the Record Straight
A Call to Consumer Activism
It's about Time
Why the "Ins" Should Be "Outs"
Croton's Dubious and Costly Strategy of Delay
The Valor of Ignorance: Green Cheese, Gateways and Mixed Use
Croton’s Litany of Economic Body Blows
What’s Wrong with the Harmon Plan?
Bookstore No Cure for What Ails Croton
When Government Works Against a Community’s Best Interests
Strange Doings in the Name of Zoning
Painful Truths About Croton Planning
An Untapped Asset: Croton’s Rich History Could Be Its Salvation
Bob Elliott on Heritage Tourism
Putting the Gateway Law Under a Microscope
Mixed (Up) Use Coming to Harmon
The Natives Are Restless Tonight
The Coming Commercial Real Estate Disaster
Croton’s Cargo Cult Economics
Nothing Gained: A Critique of the Harmon Zoning Changes
Of Gimmicks and Slogans
Frankly, I’m Puzzled . . .

PLANNING The Backing-Into-Zoning-Change Series
Backing Into Zoning Change 1
Backing Into Zoning Change 2
Backing Into Zoning Change 3
Backing Into Zoning Change 4
Backing Into Zoning Change 5
Backing Into Zoning Change 6
Backing Into Zoning Change 7
Backing Into Zoning Change 8
Backing Into Zoning Change 9
Backing Into Zoning Change 10
Backing Into Zoning Change 11
Backing Into Zoning Change 12


PUBLIC DOCUMENTS (Large documents may take several minutes to load. Be patient.)
Judge Albert Lorenzo's Interim Decision EAF Assessment Form and Proposed Documents
In Their Own Words: The Complete Article 78 Exhibits
Let the Sun Shine In: The Haahs Station Parking Garage Contract
The Fat's in the Fire: Article 78 Petition and Memorandum

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