New Rochelle property owners must register vacant storefronts

Middletown city-owned properties not held to standards set by city

Among downtown buildings in violation of the city of Middletowns ordinance for vacant properties are buildings owned by the city itself.A Journal-News investigation found the city of Middletown isnt enforcing its rules meant to encourage property owners to maintain and restore vacant properties.The investigation found: City officials are not requiring property owners to register vacant properties with the city, as required by legislation on the …

New Rochelle property owners must register vacant storefronts

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. (PIX11) -- Empty storefronts are a problem for many neighborhoods. A city in Westchester County is taking new action to address concerns. The New Rochelle City Council approved the plan this week to create a registry of vacant properties. It's designed to allow the city to monitor vacancies in real time.  Property [...]