Chestnut Hill NY, Inc. v. The City of Kingston, NY

Case summary

Chestnut Hill NY, Inc. v. The City of Kingston, NY is a federal court case on the docket of the District Court, N.D. New York, where it is recorded under case number 1:25-cv-00368. It was filed on March 25, 2025, and the public docket records no termination date. Court records list 13 parties, among them Eric J. Vanallen (Defendant) and Egidio Tinti (Defendant). The docket classifies the matter under the nature of suit "443 Civil Rights: Accommodations", with the cause of action recorded as 42:405 Fair Housing Act. Brenda K. Sannes is the judge assigned to the case. The public docket contains 22 entries. The most recent entry, dated March 18, 2026, reads: MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' motion to dismiss (Dkt. No. 12 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is further ORDERED that, as….

Parties

• Eric J. VanallenDefendant
• Egidio TintiDefendant
• Bartek StarodajDefendant
• Stephan KnoxDefendant
• Suzanne CahillDefendant
• Steven NobleDefendant
• The City of Kingston Planning BoardDefendant
• The City of Kingston Zoning Board of AppealsDefendant
• The City of Kingston, NYDefendant
• John SturmPlaintiff
• Thomas RikerPlaintiff
• Jae CurtisPlaintiff
• Chestnut Hill NY, Inc.Plaintiff

Docket entries

22 entries on the public docket, showing the 5 most recent.

1. Entry 21March 18, 2026

   MEMORANDUM-DECISION AND ORDER: It is hereby ORDERED that Defendants' motion to dismiss (Dkt. No. 12 ) is GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. It is further ORDERED that, as described in this decision, the First Cause of Action alleging FHA discr imination with respect to the Special Permit, is dismissed as to the City, ZBA, Planning Board, and the individual Defendants in their official capacities. It is further ORDERED that Chestnut Hill NY, Inc.'s remaining claims for injunctive and d eclaratory relief are DISMISSED pursuant to Younger. It is further ORDERED that Chestnut Hill NY, Inc.'s claims for monetary relief are STAYED pursuant to Younger. It is further ORDERED that Plaintiffs' claims under the New York State Const itution are DISMISSED without prejudice. It is further ORDERED that Defendants' motion to dismiss (Dkt. No. 12 ) is otherwise DENIED. It is further ORDERED that Defendants are granted leave to file a renewed motion to dismiss regarding the issu es the Court identified in this Order, including preclusion issues and the impact of Younger, if any on the individual Plaintiffs' claims, and the impact of the State Court's January 6, 2026 decision. However, the parties are first directed to meet and confer and file a status report by April 3, 2026, addressing whether they are able to resolve any issues so as to avoid any unnecessary briefing. Any renewed motion to dismiss must be filed by April 20, 2026. Any briefing must specifically address the impact of claim preclusion and abstention on the individual Plaintiffs and the individual Defendants. Signed by Chief Judge Brenda K. Sannes on 3/18/2026. (nmk)

2. Entry 3March 25, 2025

   G.O. 25 FILING ORDER ISSUED: Initial Conference set for 6/23/2025 10:00 AM in Albany before Magistrate Judge Daniel J. Stewart. Civil Case Management Plan must be filed and Mandatory Disclosures are to be exchanged by the parties on or before 6/16/2025. (Pursuant to Local Rule 26.2, mandatory disclosures are to be exchanged among the parties but are NOT to be filed with the Court.) (mmg). (Entered: 03/25/2025)

3. Entry 2March 25, 2025

   Summons Issued as to Suzanne Cahill, Stephan Knox, Steven Noble, Bartek Starodaj, The City of Kingston Planning Board, The City of Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals, The City of Kingston, NY, Egidio Tinti, Eric J. Vanallen. (Attachments: # 1 Summons Issued as to The City of Kingston, NY, # 2 Summons Issued as to Stephan Knox, # 3 Summons Issued as to Steven Noble, # 4 Summons Issued as to The City of Kingston Planning Board, # 5 Summons Issued as to Bartek Starodaj, # 6 Summons Issued as to Egidio Tinti, # 7 Summons Issued as to Eric J. Vanallen, # 8 Summons Issued as to The City of Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals)(mmg). (Entered: 03/25/2025)

4. Entry 1March 25, 2025

   COMPLAINT with JURY DEMAND against Suzanne Cahill, Stephan Knox, Steven Noble, Bartek Starodaj, The City of Kingston Planning Board, The City of Kingston Zoning Board of Appeals, The City of Kingston, NY, Egidio Tinti, Eric J. Vanallen (Filing fee $405 receipt number ANYNDC-7073201) filed by Jae Curtis, John Sturm, Chestnut Hill NY, Inc., Thomas Riker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1, # 2 Exhibit 2, # 3 Exhibit 3, # 4 Exhibit 4, # 5 Exhibit 5, # 6 Exhibit 6, # 7 Exhibit 7, # 8 Exhibit 8, # 9 Exhibit 9, # 10 Exhibit 10, # 11 Exhibit 11, # 12 Exhibit 12, # 13 Exhibit 13, # 14 Exhibit 14, # 15 Exhibit 16(15), # 16 Exhibit 16, # 17 Exhibit 17, # 18 Exhibit 18, # 19 Exhibit 19, # 20 Exhibit 20, # 21 Exhibit 21, # 22 Exhibit 22, # 23 Civil Cover Sheet)(mmg). (Entered: 03/25/2025)

5. March 25, 2025

   TEXT Notice pursuant to General Order 12 of Potential Related Cases, submitted to District Judge for review and determination. Potential Related cases: 1:17-cv-95 (BKS/DJS), 1:23-cv-1024 (BKS/DJS). (mmg).