Below are several recent publications written by Donald A. Young, Esq.

New York State Addresses Vacant & Abandoned Properties, published in the “Talk of the Towns” magazine in November of 2016. This article addresses New York legislation which attempts to curb the problems created by foreclosed homes which have been abandoned.

Local Municipal Approval of Projects – Crowd Control, published in the “Talk of the Towns” magazine in January of 2014. This article addresses the difficulty in dealing with projects which face strong community opposition.

Local Government Representatives – Now Playing on a Screen Near You, published in the Rochester, NY Daily Record in April of 2013. This article examines the use of technology, such as Skype, during open public meetings.

The Challenge of an Open Government in an “Always On” World, published in the Rochester, NY Daily Record in August of 2011. In this piece, Mr. Young discusses how technology, such as email and text messages, can raise issues for public officials.